The Professional Cosmetology Academy Tuition & Outcomes
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Laredo, Texas, enrolling about 146 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 76.67% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (98.6%) and White (0.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,416 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 146 44.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.67%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 209
The Professional Cosmetology Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about The Professional Cosmetology Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Professional Cosmetology Academy?
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is located in Laredo, TX (ZIP 78041-5930).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy public or private?
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Professional Cosmetology Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,416.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,301 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,453 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,125 |
How big is The Professional Cosmetology Academy?
Total enrollment: 146 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 209 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Professional Cosmetology Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 76.67%.
First-year retention: 76.7%.
How much debt do students have?
72.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Professional Cosmetology Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (29 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (28 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (13 completions)
- Real Estate Development (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 76.67%; net price $14,416. 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,416
2024 Value
In 2024 The Professional Cosmetology Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,416.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,416 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The Professional Cosmetology Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $29,889 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,285 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,834 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,731 |
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
The Professional Cosmetology Academy reported total enrollment of about 146 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (98.6%), White (0.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (0.7%). About 72.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Professional Cosmetology Academy in 2024 is 146 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 209 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.7%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 98.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
76.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from The Professional Cosmetology Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 69% male / 31% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 29 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 28 completions
3. Barbering/Barber: 13 completions
4. Real Estate Development: 11 completions
Most popular programs at The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Professional Cosmetology Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Professional Cosmetology Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,908
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Laredo, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 146 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (98.6%), White (0.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (0.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 76.67%. Approximately 72.08% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Laredo, TX 78041-5930
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
The Professional Cosmetology Academy 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy located?
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is located in Laredo, TX.
How much does The Professional Cosmetology Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,416 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Professional Cosmetology Academy?
The Professional Cosmetology Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 209 students, Hispanic or Latino (98.6%), White (0.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at The Professional Cosmetology Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy public or private?
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Laredo, TX.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy an HBCU?
No. The Professional Cosmetology Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy a tribal college?
No. The Professional Cosmetology Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—The Professional Cosmetology Academy reports 98.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Professional Cosmetology Academy 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Laredo, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.