PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow
Glasgow, KY 42141
About PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a private for-profit trade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling about 44 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 66.67% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $18,537 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $18,537.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow | — | $25,829 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Kentucky (state median) | $11,652 | $5,762 | 53 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| 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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow really?
Evidence: average net price at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is $25,829.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,829 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $20,066 above the Kentucky median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $10,858 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.
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$25,829
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $25,900 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,673 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,980 |
| $110,001+ | $25,823 |
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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General10
- Real Estate Development6
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist2
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow.
Campus
Location
Glasgow, KY
City / state
- ZIP
- 42141
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 73% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
44
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 53
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$14,042
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 64.06%
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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow.
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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow 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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow 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 | — | — | $10,865 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,317 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,887 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,807 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,711 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,317 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,349 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,884 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,240 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,811 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,420 |
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
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow reported total enrollment of about 44 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.1%), Two or More Races (9.1%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 64.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 64.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow in 2024 is 44 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 53 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
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
11.11% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.11% of students graduating from PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow 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: 0% male / 100% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 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.
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow graduates earn a median of $18,537 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $18,537. Median federal loan debt: $14,042. Average net price used in cost models: $25,829.
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.
Key takeaway PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow graduates report median earnings of $18,537 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,153
- Kentucky median 0.89× the median ($5,808)
- Southeast median 0.78× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.71× 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.
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow at a glance
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a private for-profit institution in Glasgow, KY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralReal Estate DevelopmentAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian84.1%Two or More Races9.1%Black or African American6.8%
Schools near PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow
Other campuses in Glasgow, KY when available, plus nearby institutions in Kentucky.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Kentucky, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow located?
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is located in Glasgow, KY.
How much does PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,829 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($25,829), completion (66.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($18,537). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow?
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow reports undergraduate enrollment of about 53 students, White (84.1%), Two or More Races (9.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow?
About 64.3% of students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow earn?
Median earnings are $16,280 six years after entry and $18,537 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,042.
Is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow public or private?
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a private for-profit institution located in Glasgow, KY.
Is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow an HBCU?
No. PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow a tribal college?
No. PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
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.