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Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in San Marcos, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $16,800 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 194 and it offers 3 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $16,800 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 9 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
3 Largest Career Programs at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,800$16,042$3,1951200 Contact Hours9 Months
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $8,375$9,978$1,595600 Contact Hours5 Months
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,863$5,356$1,132400 Contact Hours3 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Palomar Institute 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.
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology offers the alternative tuition plans .
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,594 (exclude student loans).
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,800
Books & Supplies$3,195
Off-Campus Room & Board$17,290
Off-Campus Expenses$4,725
Average Financial Amount$3,594

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology offers 3 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, 95 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2062
2 Years Certificate1033
Total3095

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 62 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 33 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 [+] ✕ 62 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕51-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕11-
Total62
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 33 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕33-
Total33

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 194 students are attending at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology. There are 9 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 16 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population194
Number of Faculty12
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1

Student Population at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 157 students enrolled into Palomar Institute of Cosmetology. By gender, 4 male and 153 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
Student Population By Gender
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total1574153
Full-time1574153
There are 51 White (32.48%), 8 Black/African American (5.10%), 81 Hispanic (51.59%), 3 Asian (1.91%), and 93 students with other races attending Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total1574153
American Indian/Native American101
Asian303
Black/African American817
Hispanic81180
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White51249
Two More707
Un-Known404
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology, 61 students are aged 20 to 24 (38.85% of total students), 36 students are aged below 20 (22.93%), 2 students are aged above 50 (2.55%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total1574153
Under 18505
Age 18-1931130
Age 20-2128127
Age 22-2433033
Age 25-2932032
Age 30-34927
Age 35-39808
Age 40-49909
Age 50-64202

Directory and Accreditation Information

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1985 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
355 Via Vera Cruz #3, San Marcos, CA
760-744-7900
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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