Joseph's College Cosmetology
Lincoln, NE 68505
About Joseph's College Cosmetology
Joseph's College Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling about 92 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 87.50% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,032 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 87.50%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,032.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Joseph's College Cosmetology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 469% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph's College Cosmetology | — | $10,125 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Nebraska (state median) | $9,903 | $11,632 | 31 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| 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 Joseph's College Cosmetology really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Nebraska median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Joseph's College Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Joseph's College Cosmetology is $10,125.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,125 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,507 below the Nebraska median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $9,928 below 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.
Joseph's College Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Joseph's College 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
$10,125
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,099 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,756 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,961 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,261 |
| $110,001+ | $18,306 |
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 Joseph's College Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Joseph's College Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Joseph's College 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 Joseph's College Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Lincoln, NE
City / state
- ZIP
- 68505
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
Size
Enrollment
92
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 134
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 62.04%
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 Joseph's College 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 Joseph's College 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 Joseph's College 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 | — | — | $12,394 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,366 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,341 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,321 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,999 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,882 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,445 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,376 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,841 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,888 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,513 |
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
Joseph's College Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 92 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), and Black or African American (4.3%). About 62.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Joseph's College Cosmetology in 2024 is 92 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 134 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.9%
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
87.50% 100% Completion Time
87.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 87.50% of students graduating from Joseph's College Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% 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.
Joseph's College Cosmetology graduates earn a median of $23,032 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Joseph's College Cosmetology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $23,032. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $10,125.
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 Joseph's College Cosmetology graduates report median earnings of $23,032 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 Joseph's College Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Joseph's College Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Joseph's College Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Joseph's College Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,771
- Nebraska median 0.48× the median ($9,991)
- Plains median 0.59× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.65× 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.
Joseph's College Cosmetology at a glance
Joseph's College Cosmetology
Joseph's College Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Lincoln, NE.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian68.5%Hispanic or Latino16.3%Black or African American4.3%
Schools near Joseph's College Cosmetology
Other campuses in Lincoln, NE when available, plus nearby institutions in Nebraska.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Nebraska, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph's College Cosmetology located?
Joseph's College Cosmetology is located in Lincoln, NE.
How much does Joseph's College Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $10,125 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Joseph's College Cosmetology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,125), completion (87.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($23,032). 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 Joseph's College Cosmetology?
Joseph's College Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 134 students, White (68.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Joseph's College Cosmetology?
About 47.1% of students at Joseph's College Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Joseph's College Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $23,617 six years after entry and $23,032 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Joseph's College Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Joseph's College Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Joseph's College Cosmetology public or private?
Joseph's College Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Lincoln, NE.
Is Joseph's College Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Joseph's College Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Joseph's College Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Joseph's College Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Joseph's College Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Joseph's College Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.3%).
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.