Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT 06610-3239
About Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (43.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport | — | $30,086 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport really?
Evidence: average net price at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is $30,086.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $30,086 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,288 above the Connecticut median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $12,038 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$30,086
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $30,086 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.
Campus
Location
Bridgeport, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06610-3239
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 67% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
32
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 49
- Full-time share
- 50%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,333
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 18.18%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $6,938 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,505 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43.8%), and White (12.5%). About 18.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in 2024 is 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 49 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
12.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,333. Average net price used in cost models: $30,086.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,889
- Connecticut median 0.25× the median ($7,608)
- New England median 0.19× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.26× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport at a glance
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution in Bridgeport, CT.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American43.8%Hispanic or Latino43.8%White or Caucasian12.5%
Schools near Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
Other campuses in Bridgeport, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport located?
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT.
How much does Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,086 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 49 students, Black or African American (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?
About 60.3% of students at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport public or private?
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, CT.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport an HBCU?
No. Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a tribal college?
No. Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reports 43.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college profile
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- Connecticut trade schools profile
- Bridgeport, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.