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Is Academy of Professional Cosmetology Worth It?

Rogers, AR · Small city · 115 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Academy of Professional Cosmetology is a For-Profit institution located in small city in Rogers, AR. It enrolls approximately 115 students. 89% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — a strong result.

Academy of Professional Cosmetology by the numbers

Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Personal & Culinary Services (100% of awards). 50% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant, so most students come from lower-income households. 38% take out federal student loans. 100% of full-time students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. 36% of undergraduates attend part-time. The average age at entry is 29. It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The Department of Education does not publish a median earnings figure for this school, so we do not show one.

Pell Grant Recipients
50%
Federal Loan Borrowers
38%
First-Year Retention
100%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Part-Time Students
36%
Women Enrolled
97%
Avg Age at Entry
29
Highest Award
certificate

Programs offered (share of awards)

  • Personal & Culinary Services: 100%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (official API). Fields the government does not report for this school are left out, never estimated.

WHERE THIS CAMPUS STANDS

No published FIRE survey data for this school, so we don't rate its politics. See surveyed campuses →

Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$19,513
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Median Earnings (10yr)
N/A
4-yr Grad Rate
89%
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