Similar Schools to Gould's Academy
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Gould's Academy has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Gould's Academy is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $15,650 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 13 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs at Gould's Academy with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,650 | $16,042 | $3,900 | 1500 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $10,725 | $9,978 | $2,450 | 750 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| 3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $6,950 | $5,356 | $2,900 | 600 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
| 4 | Barbering/Barber | $14,650 | $14,546 | $3,900 | 1500 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| 5 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $9,995 | $12,154 | $3,095 | 700 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Gould's Academy is $18,650 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Gould's Academy offers the alternative tuition plans .
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,772 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,650 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,900 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $23,363 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $17,413 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,772 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Gould's Academy offers 4 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 105 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 67 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 105 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 67 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 38 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 67 completers | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Total | 67 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 38 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Total | 38 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 174 students are attending at Gould's Academy. There are 13 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time).
| Student Population | 174 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
Student Population at Gould's Academy
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 148 students enrolled into Gould's Academy. By gender, 12 male and 136 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Gould's Academy.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 12 | 136 |
| Full-time | 148 | 12 | 136 |
There are 58 White (39.19%), 77 Black/African American (52.03%), 7 Hispanic (4.73%), 1 Asian (0.68%), and 12 students with other races attending Gould's Academy.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 12 | 136 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 77 | 6 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 58 | 5 | 53 |
| Two More | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Gould's Academy, 59 students are aged 20 to 24 (39.86% of total students), 33 students are aged below 20 (22.30%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 12 | 136 |
| Age 18-19 | 33 | 2 | 31 |
| Age 20-21 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Age 22-24 | 29 | 1 | 28 |
| Age 25-29 | 33 | 3 | 30 |
| Age 30-34 | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| Age 35-39 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Age 40-49 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Gould's Academy is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (6/14/2018 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Gould's Academy.