The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

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2023 Average Net Price

$15,151

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

61.7% Full-Time

About

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (54 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. 96.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 66 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,151.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,151

2023 Value

6.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,151. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology grew by 6.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (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

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.8% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 66 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

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 60 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is 37 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40% Hispanic or Latino, 38.3% White, 13.3% Black or African American, and 1.67% Asian.

Students enrolled at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is 37 and the part-time enrollment is 23.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology was 81%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students
White
23 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is 40% Hispanic or Latino, 38.3% White, 13.3% Black or African American, and 1.67% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 57 more women than men received degrees from The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (54 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (61 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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Chefs & head cooks (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

Most Common (2023)

54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology, which is 0.0339 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 53 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 73% of students graduating from The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% 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 (2023)

White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

1.64% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is white female (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (15 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$263k

2023 Salaries

24.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology paid a median of $263k in salaries, a 24.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 44.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 25% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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