Fosters Cosmetology College

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2021 Average Net Price

$14,160

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

72.2% Full-Time

About

Fosters Cosmetology College is a higher education institution located in Tippah County, MS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fosters Cosmetology College were Barbering (11 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fosters Cosmetology College. 31.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (11 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,160.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$14,160

2021 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fosters Cosmetology College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,160. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fosters Cosmetology College grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fosters Cosmetology College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.58% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fosters Cosmetology College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fosters Cosmetology College was 13.8%, which represents 9 out of the 65 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fosters Cosmetology College had a total enrollment of 36 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 26 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.8% Black or African American and 22.2% White.

Students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (65.4%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36 students. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 26 and the part-time enrollment is 10.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fosters Cosmetology College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fosters Cosmetology College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fosters Cosmetology College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fosters Cosmetology College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
28 enrolled students
White
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College is 77.8% Black or African American and 22.2% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 6 fewer women than men received degrees from Fosters Cosmetology College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fosters Cosmetology College is Barbering (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fosters Cosmetology College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (16 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fosters Cosmetology College.

Most Common (2021)

Barbering
11 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fosters Cosmetology College was Barbering with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fosters Cosmetology College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College, which is 2.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fosters Cosmetology College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College in Barbering, which is 10 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College in General Cosmetology, which is 4 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Fosters Cosmetology College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2012 at Fosters Cosmetology College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american male (8 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (3 degrees).