Professional Academy of Cosmetology

Professional Academy of Cosmetology is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Norristown, PA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $12,350 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 7 and it offers 4 programs. By program type, it has 3 1-year certificate and 1 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 13 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Professional Academy of Cosmetology.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Professional Academy of Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $12,350 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is lower than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1250 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs at Professional Academy of Cosmetology with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
4 Largest Career Programs at Professional Academy of Cosmetology
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $12,350$16,042$6501250 Contact Hours11 Months
2Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design $3,650$13,276$350300 Contact Hours3 Months
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $3,660$9,978$340300 Contact Hours3 Months
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) $4,750-$250500 Contact Hours5 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Professional Academy of Cosmetology is $12,350 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.
Professional Academy of Cosmetology offers the alternative tuition plans .
15% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,429 (exclude student loans).
Professional Academy of Cosmetology 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$12,350
Books & Supplies$650
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,445
Off-Campus Expenses$2,625
Average Financial Amount$4,429

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Professional Academy of Cosmetology 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, 13 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Professional Academy of Cosmetology
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate3012
2 Years Certificate101
Total4013

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 12 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 1 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 [+] 12 completers-
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design6-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist6-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0-
Total12
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1-
Total1

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 7 students are attending at Professional Academy of Cosmetology. There are 1 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Professional Academy of Cosmetology is 80% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
Professional Academy of Cosmetology 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population7
Graduation Rate80%
Number of Faculty2
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1

Student Population at Professional Academy of Cosmetology

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 7 students enrolled into Professional Academy of Cosmetology. All enrolled students are female at the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Professional Academy of Cosmetology.
Student Population By Gender
Professional Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total707
Full-time707
There are 1 White (14.29%), 4 Black/African American (57.14%), 1 Hispanic (14.29%), and 2 students with other races attending Professional Academy of Cosmetology. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Professional Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total707
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American404
Hispanic101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White101
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien101
By age range, at Professional Academy of Cosmetology, 2 students are aged 20 to 24 (28.57% of total students).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Professional Academy of Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total707
Age 22-24202
Age 25-29202
Age 30-34101
Age 35-39101
Age 40-49101

Directory and Accreditation Information

Professional Academy of Cosmetology is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (3/1/2007 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Professional Academy of Cosmetology.
516 East Marshall Street, Norristown, PA
610-277-7390

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