Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

San Marcos, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

Located in San Marcos, California, Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 193 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $23,451 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 89.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $6,333, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,778 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,451
Graduation Rate
89.1%
Median Debt
$6,333
Average Net Price
$27,778
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.7x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
193
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
97.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
33.1%
Federal Loan Rate
43.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$25,526
Income $30K–$48K
$26,696
Income $48K–$75K
$25,947
Income $110K+
$32,292

Student Demographics

White
30.0%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
53.4%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
5.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
53.2%

Accreditations

Programs (1)

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $30,892 231

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