Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Kennewick, WA 99336
About Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling about 34 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 95.51% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,668 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,668.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | — | $22,095 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology really?
Evidence: average net price at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is $22,095.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,095 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,232 above the Washington median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $7,124 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.
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology—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
$22,095
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,479 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,683 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,149 |
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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician19
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage13
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General12
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design9
- Barbering/Barber8
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Kennewick, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 99336
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 48% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
34
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 120
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,830
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 51.40%
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 Victoria's Academy of 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology was 1.70%.
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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology 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 | — | — | $9,711 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,422 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,419 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,956 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,688 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,892 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,371 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,084 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,170 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,996 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,760 |
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
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 34 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), White (38.2%), and Two or More Races (17.6%). About 51.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology in 2024 is 34 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 120 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.2%
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
3.37% 100% Completion Time
95.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.37% of students graduating from Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 0% male / 100% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 15% male / 85% 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.
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates earn a median of $24,668 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $24,668. Median federal loan debt: $7,830. Average net price used in cost models: $22,095.
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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates report median earnings of $24,668 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,867
- Washington median 0.57× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 0.69× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.67× 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.
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology at a glance
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Kennewick, WA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Master Aesthetician/EstheticianMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino41.2%White or Caucasian38.2%Two or More Races17.6%
Schools near Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Other campuses in Kennewick, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology located?
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is located in Kennewick, WA.
How much does Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,095 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($22,095), completion (95.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($24,668). 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology?
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 120 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), White (38.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology?
About 56.7% of students at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $24,761 six years after entry and $24,668 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,830.
Is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology public or private?
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Kennewick, WA.
Is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology reports 41.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- Washington college profile
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- Washington trade schools profile
- Kennewick, Washington city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Town college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Washington
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.