Elite Cosmetology School
PALM DESERT, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in PALM DESERT, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc., Elite Cosmetology School serves students across multiple degree programs. With 115 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $17,966 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 68.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,164, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,655 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$17,966
Graduation Rate
68.3%
Median Debt
$8,164
Average Net Price
$19,655
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.91x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
115
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
100.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
66.3%
Federal Loan Rate
66.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,998
Income $30K–$48K
$19,276
Income $48K–$75K
$23,176
Student Demographics
Women
90.2%
White
22.6%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
65.2%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
0.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.4%
Accreditations
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $26,547 | 71 |
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