Sierra College of Beauty

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2021 Average Net Price

$8,449

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

122

68% Full-Time

About

Sierra College of Beauty is a higher education institution located in Merced County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Sierra College of Beauty were General Cosmetology (24 degrees awarded) and Barbering (15 degrees).

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sierra College of Beauty. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (48 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (12 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,449.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Sierra College of Beauty received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,449

2021 Value

27.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sierra College of Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,449. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sierra College of Beauty grew by 27.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sierra College of Beauty (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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78% of undergraduate students at Sierra College of Beauty received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 62.5% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sierra College of Beauty (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra College of Beauty was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Sierra College of Beauty had a total enrollment of 122 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 68% of students enrolled at Sierra College of Beauty are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sierra College of Beauty, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 4.1% Asian, 2.46% Black or African American, and 1.64% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Sierra College of Beauty in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (60.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 122 students. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 39.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sierra College of Beauty (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 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 Sierra College of Beauty was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Sierra College of Beauty had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sierra College of Beauty (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students
White
22 enrolled students
Asian
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sierra College of Beauty is 70.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 4.1% Asian, 2.46% Black or African American, and 1.64% Two or More Races. 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 2021, 34 more women than men received degrees from Sierra College of Beauty. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino (48 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (12 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Sierra College of Beauty is General Cosmetology (24 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sierra College of Beauty, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sierra College of Beauty.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
24 degree-majors awarded
Barbering
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sierra College of Beauty was General Cosmetology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Sierra College of Beauty according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College of Beauty, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (53).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sierra College of Beauty by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College of Beauty in Barbering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College of Beauty in General Cosmetology, which is 23 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% of students graduating from Sierra College of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Asian
12 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino (48 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (12 degrees).

2.78% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
18 degrees awarded
Asian Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino female (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (18 degrees).