Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is a Less than 2-year, private (for-profit) school located in San Marcos, California. Its published tuition & fees of Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $16,800 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 194 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 8%. Palomar Institute of Cosmetology has 3 vocational programs.
The largest program at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2024 tuition & fees are $16,800. For reference, the average tuition for the Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program of all trade schools in the United States is $16,042.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $16,800 | $3,195 | 1,200 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $8,375 | $1,595 | 600 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $9,978 | - | 652 Hours | 6.04 Months |
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $3,863 | $1,132 | 400 Hours | 3 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $16,800 at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $3,195. The total cost of attendance is $44,906 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $16,800 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,195 |
| Room & Board | $18,891 |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,020 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $44,906 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology offers 3 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 71 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 107 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 53 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is 8%. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 an the retention rate is 82%.
| Graduation Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 82%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Student Population | 194 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 12 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 20 Staffs |
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |