Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology Worth It?
Pittsburgh, PA · Large city · 45 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a For-Profit institution located in large city in Pittsburgh, PA. It enrolls approximately 45 students. 25% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — low, which is a red flag worth researching before enrolling.
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology by the numbers
Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Personal & Culinary Services (98% of awards). 59% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant, so most students come from lower-income households. 58% take out federal student loans. 0% of full-time students return for a second year — low enough to ask the school why. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1. 80% of undergraduates attend part-time. The average age at entry is 28. 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.
Programs offered (share of awards)
- Personal & Culinary Services: 98%
- Health Professions: 2%
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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.
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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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