The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a Less than 2-year, private (for-profit) school located in Laredo, Texas. Its published tuition & fees of Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $8,850 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 100 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 75%. The Professional Cosmetology Academy has 5 vocational programs.
The largest program at The Professional Cosmetology Academy is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2024 tuition & fees are $8,850. 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 | $8,850 | $2,165 | 1,000 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $7,850 | $2,165 | 750 Hours | 7 Months |
| National Average | $9,978 | - | 652 Hours | 6.04 Months |
| Barbering / Barber (9 Months Program) | $8,850 | $1,516 | 1,000 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $14,546 | - | 1,167 Hours | 10.34 Months |
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $5,500 | $2,165 | 600 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
| Barbering / Barber (3 Months Program) | $2,000 | $866 | 300 Hours | 3 Months |
| National Average | $14,546 | - | 1,167 Hours | 10.34 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $8,850 at The Professional Cosmetology Academy. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,165. The total cost of attendance is $31,760 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $8,850 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,165 |
| Room & Board | $16,074 |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,671 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $31,760 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
The Professional Cosmetology Academy offers 5 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 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Barbering/Barber | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at The Professional Cosmetology Academy is 75%. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 an the retention rate is 100%.
| Graduation Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 100%(full-time), 80% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Student Population | 100 Students |
The Professional Cosmetology Academy provides a number of student services including Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | No |
|---|---|
| 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 |