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
- 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 | $30,892 | 231 |
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