Fosters Cosmetology College

www.fosters.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,334
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    23
    73.9% Full-Time
    2012 Graduation Rate
    56.5%
    13 Graduates

    About

    Fosters Cosmetology College is a higher education institution located in Tippah County, MS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fosters Cosmetology College were Barbering (7 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fosters Cosmetology College. 33.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (11 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,334.

    In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $18,334
    2024 Value
    15.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fosters Cosmetology College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,334. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fosters Cosmetology College grew by 15.2%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    80%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    80% of undergraduate students at Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Fosters Cosmetology College had a total enrollment of 23 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 17 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.3% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.7% White.

    Students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (53.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.38%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23 students. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 17 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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 Fosters Cosmetology College was 85%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      18 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      3 enrolled students
    3. White
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College is 78.3% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.7% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Fosters Cosmetology College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fosters Cosmetology College is Barbering (7 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fosters Cosmetology College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (12 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 Fosters Cosmetology College 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 Fosters Cosmetology College in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Fosters Cosmetology College are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Fosters Cosmetology College 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 Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    8
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    4
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College, which is 2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College in Barbering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College in General Cosmetology, which is 4 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    65%
    100% Completion Time
    78%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 65% of students graduating from Fosters Cosmetology College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      11 degrees awarded
    2. White
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american male (17 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (17 degrees).

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