Gould's Academy

www.gouldsacademy.com

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,188
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    148
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Gould's Academy is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gould's Academy were General Cosmetology (33 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 142 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gould's Academy. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (95 degrees), 3.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,188.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending Gould's Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $10,188
    2024 Value
    0.876%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Gould's Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,188. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gould's Academy grew by 0.876%.

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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

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at Gould's Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.35% with respect to 2023, when 63% 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

    Gould's Academy had a total enrollment of 148 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gould's Academy is 148 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Gould's Academy are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Gould's Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.5% Black or African American, 23.6% White, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 0.676% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.676% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Gould's Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.1%), followed by White Female (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.73%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Gould's Academy in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 148 students. The full-time enrollment at Gould's Academy is 148 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    88%
    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 Gould's Academy was 88%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

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

    The enrolled student population at Gould's Academy is 63.5% Black or African American, 23.6% White, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 0.676% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.676% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 142 more women than men received degrees from Gould's Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gould's Academy is black or african american (95 degrees awarded). There were 3.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Gould's Academy is General Cosmetology (33 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gould's Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (142 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 Gould's 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 Gould's Academy in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (142 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 Gould's Academy are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Gould's Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (142 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 Gould's 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 Gould's Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (142 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gould's Academy.
    General Cosmetology
    Most Common (2024)
    33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Gould's Academy was General Cosmetology with 33 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    0
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    142
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Gould's Academy, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to women at Gould's Academy in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    6%
    100% Completion Time
    92%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 6% of students graduating from Gould's Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% 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
      95 degrees awarded
    2. White
      31 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Gould's Academy is black or african american (95 degrees awarded). There were 3.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      121 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      112 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      95 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gould's Academy is black or african american female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (112 degrees).

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