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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Alamogordo, NM. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $16,800 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 688 and it offers 6 programs. By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate and 4 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 404 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $16,800 and the national average is $15,620.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 14 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,800$15,620$2,5001600 Contact Hours14 Months
2Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design $14,300$12,672$2,5001000 Contact Hours8 Months
3Barbering/Barber $14,800$14,119$2,5001200 Contact Hours10 Months
4Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,100$9,701$1,200750 Contact Hours6 Months
5Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $6,995$5,025$995600 Contact Hours5 Months
6Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,995$6,884-1000 Contact Hours8 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is $16,800 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.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology offers the alternative tuition plans .
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,635 (exclude student loans).
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,800
Books & Supplies$2,500
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,772
Off-Campus Expenses$11,550
Average Financial Amount$4,635

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology offers 6 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, 404 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate20115
2 Years Certificate40289
Total60404

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 115 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 289 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 115 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕52-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕63-
Total115
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 289 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕191-
Barbering/Barber✕86-
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design✕3-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕9-
Total289

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 688 students are attending at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. There are 32 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 17 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 63 (full-time) and 20 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is 50% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population688
Graduation Rate50%
Number of Faculty49
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

Student Population at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 732 students enrolled into Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. By gender, 117 male and 615 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Olympian Academy of Cosmetology.
Student Population By Gender
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total732117615
Full-time732117615
There are 144 White (19.67%), 177 Black/African American (24.18%), 260 Hispanic (35.52%), 3 Asian (0.41%), and 407 students with other races attending Olympian Academy of Cosmetology.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total732117615
American Indian/Native American404
Asian303
Black/African American17724153
Hispanic26067193
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White14410134
Two More13211
Un-Known13014116
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology, 208 students are aged 20 to 24 (28.42% of total students), 110 students are aged below 20 (15.03%), 10 students are aged above 50 (2.73%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total732117615
Under 18624
Age 18-19104995
Age 20-211091891
Age 22-24991287
Age 25-2918133148
Age 30-341232499
Age 35-39491039
Age 40-4951744
Age 50-641028

Directory and Accreditation Information

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1976 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Olympian Academy of Cosmetology.
1011 E 10th St Ste B, Alamogordo, NM
575-437-2221
School Website

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