West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,064

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

27.9%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

39.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

80%

16 Graduates

About

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a higher education institution located in Kalamazoo County, MI. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty were General Cosmetology (15 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (8 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,064.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,064

2021 Value

105%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,064. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty grew by 105%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (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.

27.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was 27.9%, which represents 19 out of the 68 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

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had a total enrollment of 88 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 35 students and the part-time enrollment is 53. This means that 39.8% of students enrolled at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.3% Black or African American, 30.7% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.14% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (37.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.6%) and White Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88 students. The full-time enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 35 and the part-time enrollment is 53.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
39 enrolled students
White
27 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 44.3% Black or African American, 30.7% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.14% 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 4 more women than men received degrees from West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is black or african american (8 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is General Cosmetology (15 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (24 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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2021)

15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in Barbering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in General Cosmetology, which is 14 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 75% of students graduating from West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is black or african american (8 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded
White Female
5 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is black or african american male (5 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (5 degrees).