The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Laredo, TX 78041-5930
About The Professional Cosmetology Academy
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.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Professional Cosmetology Academy | — | $14,416 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy really?
Evidence: average net price at The Professional Cosmetology Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The Professional Cosmetology Academy is $14,416.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,416 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,385 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,637 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.
The Professional Cosmetology Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The Professional 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
$14,416
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,301 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,453 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,125 |
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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General29
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist28
- Barbering/Barber13
- Real Estate Development11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is The Professional Cosmetology Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The Professional 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Campus
Location
Laredo, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 78041-5930
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 28% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
146
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 209
- Full-time share
- 45%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 72.08%
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 The Professional 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 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.
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
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
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
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do The Professional Cosmetology Academy graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for The Professional 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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
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 The Professional Cosmetology Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The Professional Cosmetology Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The Professional Cosmetology Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,908
- Texas median 0.38× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.33× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.26× 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.
The Professional Cosmetology Academy at a glance
The Professional Cosmetology Academy
The Professional Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit institution in Laredo, TX.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino98.6%White or Caucasian0.7%Race/ethnicity unknown0.7%
Schools near The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Other campuses in Laredo, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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
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.