Pulse Beauty Academy

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2018 Average Net Price

$16,690

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

10.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

198

68.7% Full-Time

About

Pulse Beauty Academy is a higher education institution located in Chester County, PA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pulse Beauty Academy were General Cosmetology (57 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 58 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pulse Beauty Academy. 93.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (45 degrees), 9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,690.

In 2018, 31% of undergraduate students attending Pulse Beauty Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,690

2018 Value

0.597%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pulse Beauty Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,690. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pulse Beauty Academy grew by 0.597%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pulse Beauty 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

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Pulse Beauty Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 27.9% with respect to 2017, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pulse Beauty 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.

10.7%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Pulse Beauty Academy was 10.7%, which represents 11 out of the 103 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

Pulse Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 198 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Pulse Beauty Academy is 136 students and the part-time enrollment is 62. This means that 68.7% of students enrolled at Pulse Beauty Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pulse Beauty Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.01% Asian, and 1.01% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Pulse Beauty Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (79.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.8%) and White Male (4.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pulse Beauty Academy in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 198 students. The full-time enrollment at Pulse Beauty Academy is 136 and the part-time enrollment is 62.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2017 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 Pulse Beauty Academy was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Pulse Beauty Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
150 enrolled students
Black or African American
22 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pulse Beauty Academy is 75.8% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.01% Asian, and 1.01% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 50 more women than men received degrees from Pulse Beauty Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pulse Beauty Academy is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pulse Beauty Academy is General Cosmetology (57 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pulse Beauty Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (58 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Pulse Beauty Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pulse Beauty Academy.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2018)

57 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pulse Beauty Academy was General Cosmetology with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pulse Beauty Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Pulse Beauty Academy, which is 0.0741 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pulse Beauty Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Pulse Beauty Academy in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0755 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Pulse Beauty Academy in General Cosmetology, which is 13.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pulse Beauty Academy is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pulse Beauty Academy is white female (41 degrees awarded). There were 8.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (5 degrees).