Columbia Academy of Cosmetology

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2017 Average Net Price

$24,547

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

9.17%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

67.9% Full-Time

About

Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Lexington County, SC. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology were General Cosmetology (7 degrees awarded).

In 2016, 18 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (7 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,547.

In 2017, 63% of undergraduate students attending Columbia Academy of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,547

2017 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Columbia Academy of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,547. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Columbia Academy of Cosmetology grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia Academy of Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2016, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.17%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology was 9.17%, which represents 10 out of the 109 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Columbia Academy of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 28 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is 19 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 67.9% of students enrolled at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% Black or African American, 25% White, and 7.14% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.2%), followed by White Female (26.3%) and White Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is 19 and the part-time enrollment is 9.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Columbia Academy of Cosmetology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
19 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is 67.9% Black or African American, 25% White, and 7.14% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 18 more women than men received degrees from Columbia Academy of Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is black or african american (7 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology is General Cosmetology (7 degrees awarded).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology in 2017 are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia Academy of Cosmetology.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2017)

7 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 7 degrees were awarded to women at Columbia Academy of Cosmetology in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.