American Institute of Beauty Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
American Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Largo, Florida, enrolling about 151 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.66% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $20,371 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,370 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 151 37.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.66%
- First-Generation Students: 43.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 772
American Institute of Beauty: what the data shows
Common questions about American Institute of Beauty, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Institute of Beauty?
American Institute of Beauty is located in Largo, FL (ZIP 33771).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is American Institute of Beauty public or private?
American Institute of Beauty is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Institute of Beauty cost?
Average net price after aid: $11,370.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,030 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,025 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,846 |
How big is American Institute of Beauty?
Total enrollment: 151 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 772 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute of Beauty?
150%-time completion rate: 59.66%.
First-year retention: 68.1%.
What do graduates of American Institute of Beauty earn?
Median earnings: $20,274 six years after entry; $20,371 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
73.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Institute of Beauty known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (107 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (38 completions)
- Real Estate Development (38 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (31 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (29 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (19 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (14 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Institute of Beauty a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.66%; median earnings $20,371 at 10 years; net price $11,370. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Institute of Beauty was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,370
2024 Value
In 2024 American Institute of Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,370.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,480 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,370 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for American Institute of Beauty.
Financial Aid by Income Level
73.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Institute of Beauty 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 American Institute of Beauty in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $10,402 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,987 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,710 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,821 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,961 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,700 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,766 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,052 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,573 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,164 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,713 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Institute of Beauty reported total enrollment of about 151 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.7%), Black or African American (20.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). About 73.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Institute of Beauty in 2024 is 151 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 772 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.1%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.89% 100% Completion Time
59.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.89% of students graduating from American Institute of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 1% male / 99% female
- Barbering/Barber: 71% male / 29% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Institute of Beauty.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$20,371 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
347.91% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Institute of Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 107 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 38 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 38 completions
4. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 31 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 29 completions
6. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 19 completions
7. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 14 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 1 completions
Most popular programs at American Institute of Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Institute of Beauty graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Institute of Beauty from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,331
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Largo, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Barbering/Barber, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 151 students. Student body composition includes White (51.7%), Black or African American (20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.66%. Approximately 73.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Largo, FL 33771
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
American Institute of Beauty provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Institute of Beauty located?
American Institute of Beauty is located in Largo, FL.
How much does American Institute of Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,370 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at American Institute of Beauty?
American Institute of Beauty reports undergraduate enrollment of about 772 students, White (51.7%), Black or African American (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Institute of Beauty?
About 43.2% of students at American Institute of Beauty are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Institute of Beauty earn?
Median earnings are $20,274 six years after entry and $20,371 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Institute of Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Institute of Beauty students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is American Institute of Beauty public or private?
American Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Largo, FL.
Is American Institute of Beauty an HBCU?
No. American Institute of Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Institute of Beauty a tribal college?
No. American Institute of Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Institute of Beauty a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Institute of Beauty does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.6%).
Is American Institute of Beauty religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Institute of Beauty 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.