Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
- Graduation Rate
- 59% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $35,089 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $24,340 D
- 42% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 30
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 12.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.0 over 20 years. Net gain: $1,071,986.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 30
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $24,340 a year after grants and scholarships — 42% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $35,089 ten years after enrolling — 14% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology, located in San Fernando, California, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 59%.
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.29
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $24,340. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,823 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $24,340
- Pell Grant Rate
- 70%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 66%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $23,823
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $25,115
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology report median earnings of $35,089, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 8 Years
- $17,728
- 10 Years
- $35,089
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 49%
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 10%
- 100% (2)
- 10%
- 100% (2)
- 10%
- 100% (2)
- 10%
How Academy Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $24,340/year ($97,360 total). Graduates earn $35,089 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,169,346 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,071,986 (12.0× your investment).. With a 59% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $97,360
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,169,346
- Net Return
- $1,071,986
- ROI Multiple
- 12.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $24,340
- Graduation Rate
- 59%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $20,689 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology, located in San Fernando, California, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 59%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $24,340. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,823 after need-based grants.
Is Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology report median earnings of $35,089, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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