Metro Beauty Academy
Allentown, PA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 197 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,859 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 90.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,028, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,756 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,859
Graduation Rate
90.0%
Median Debt
$8,028
Average Net Price
$20,756
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.63x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
197
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
94.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
16.5%
Federal Loan Rate
23.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,016
Income $30K–$48K
$20,682
Income $48K–$75K
$20,032
Income $110K+
$24,416
Student Demographics
White
66.5%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
16.8%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
10.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.7%
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 | $29,135 | 204 |
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