Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $19,850. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,850$9001,500 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,275$725750 Hours6 Months $9,978
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,000$475350 Hours3 Months $5,356
4Barbering/Barber $12,850$9001,500 Hours13 Months $14,546
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $1,950$150500 Hours4 Months $7,334
6Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $10,775$500600 Hours9 Months $12,154

Important Academic Statistics

Total 147 students attended University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 7 (part-time).
The graduation rate of University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is 76% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population147
Graduation Rate76%
Number of Faculty17
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is $19,850 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,856 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,850
Books & Supplies$900
Off-Campus Room & Board$18,075
Off-Campus Expenses$10,913
Average Financial Amount$2,856

Offered Certificate Programs

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts offers 7 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, 114 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 Certificate4076
2 Years Certificate3038
Total70114

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 114 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 76 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 38 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 68 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist30
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist37
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 8 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage8
Total76
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 38 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist30
Barbering/Barber8
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total38

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 147 students have enrolled into University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. By gender, 14 male and 133 female students are attending the school.
There are 96 White (65.31%), 41 Black/African American (27.89%), 7 Hispanic (4.76%), 2 Asian (1.36%), and 8 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total14714133
American Indian/Native American000
Asian202
Black/African American41536
Hispanic716
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White96888
Two More101
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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