Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Graduate America College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $8,800. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Graduate America College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $8,800$8501,000 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $6,600$877750 Hours10 Months $9,978
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,300$482600 Hours6 Months $5,356
4Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $7,200$1,264800 Hours11 Months $16,042

Important Academic Statistics

Total 68 students attended Graduate America College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 3 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Graduate America College is 97% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population68
Graduation Rate97%
Number of Faculty3
Student to Faculty Ratio25 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Graduate America College is $8,800 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,408 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,800
Books & Supplies$850
Off-Campus Room & Board$13,850
Off-Campus Expenses$7,500
Average Financial Amount$4,408

Offered Certificate Programs

Graduate America College offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 104 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate4072
2 Years Certificate1032
Total50104

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Graduate America College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 104 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 72 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 32 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 72 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist4
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist33
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist30
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor5
Total72
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 32 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist32
Total32

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 68 students have enrolled into Graduate America College. All enrolled students are female at the school
There are 18 White (26.47%), 17 Black/African American (25.00%), 27 Hispanic (39.71%), 2 Asian (2.94%), and 31 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total68068
American Indian/Native American000
Asian202
Black/African American17017
Hispanic27027
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White18018
Two More303
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien101

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