PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2245
About PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 16 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. The 150%-time completion rate is about 66.67% for the reported cohort.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 66.67%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy | — | $15,994 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| 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 PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Pennsylvania median net price.
Evidence: average net price at PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is $15,994.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,994 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,760 below the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $4,059 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.
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$15,994
Is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
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 PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy.
Campus
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 15222-2245
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 20% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
16
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 54.55%
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 PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy.
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 PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural 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 PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
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
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy reported total enrollment of about 16 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. About 54.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy in 2024 is 16 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy graduates.
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy at a glance
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit institution in Pittsburgh, PA.
Schools near PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
Other campuses in Pittsburgh, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy located?
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
How much does PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,994 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy?
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy reports total enrollment of about 16 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy public or private?
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy an HBCU?
No. PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy a tribal college?
No. PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural 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
- Pennsylvania college profile
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.