Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy

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2024 Average Net Price

$26,047

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.649%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

129

100% Full-Time

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,047.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$26,047

2024 Value

6.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,047. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy grew by 6.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.04% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.649%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy was 0.649%, which represents 1 out of the 154 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy had a total enrollment of 129 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is 129 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 4.65% Two or More Races, and 2.33% Asian.

Students enrolled at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27%), followed by White Female (26.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (23.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 129 students. The full-time enrollment at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is 129 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy was 77%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
68 enrolled students
White
34 enrolled students
Black or African American
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 4.65% Two or More Races, and 2.33% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (3.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 14 more women than men received degrees from Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is hispanic or latino (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is General Cosmetology (43 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (42 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

The most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

The most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

The most specialized majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (50).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy in Barbering, which is 3.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy in General Cosmetology, which is 20.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 5% of students graduating from Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is hispanic or latino (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

1.16% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (33 degrees).

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Average Net Price

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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