Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Jackson, AL 36545-2718
About Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Jackson, Alabama, enrolling about 97 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 62.07% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.4%) and Black or African American (45.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology | — | $21,996 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Alabama (state median) | $10,024 | $10,721 | 63 |
| 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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology really?
Evidence: average net price at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is $21,996.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,996 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,275 above the Alabama median net price.
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.
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology—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
$21,996
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,654 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,909 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,709 |
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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General38
- Real Estate Development36
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology 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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Jackson, AL
City / state
- ZIP
- 36545-2718
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
97
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 170
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$16,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 30.77%
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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology.
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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology 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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $8,787 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,605 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,138 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,478 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,048 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,685 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,819 |
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
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 97 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.4%), Black or African American (45.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). About 30.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology in 2024 is 97 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 170 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.4%
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
55.17% 100% Completion Time
62.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.17% of students graduating from Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 3% male / 97% 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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $16,500. Average net price used in cost models: $21,996.
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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology.
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 Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,841
- Alabama median 0.40× the median ($7,192)
- Southeast median 0.43× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.39× 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.
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology at a glance
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Jackson, AL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralReal Estate Development
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian46.4%Black or African American45.4%Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Schools near Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Other campuses in Jackson, AL when available, plus nearby institutions in Alabama.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Alabama, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology located?
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is located in Jackson, AL.
How much does Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,996 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology?
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 170 students, White (46.4%), Black or African American (45.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology public or private?
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Jackson, AL.
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.1%).
Is Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology 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
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.