Fosters Cosmetology College

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2024 Average Net Price
$18,334
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
23
73.9% Full-Time
2012 Graduation Rate
56.5%
13 Graduates

About

Fosters Cosmetology College is a higher education institution located in Tippah County, MS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fosters Cosmetology College were Barbering (7 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fosters Cosmetology College. 33.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (11 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,334.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,334
2024 Value
15.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fosters Cosmetology College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,334. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fosters Cosmetology College grew by 15.2%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

80%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fosters Cosmetology College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fosters Cosmetology College had a total enrollment of 23 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 17 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.3% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.7% White.

Students enrolled at Fosters Cosmetology College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (53.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23 students. The full-time enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College is 17 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

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Retention Rate over Time

85%
2024 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 85%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    18 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    3 enrolled students
  3. White
    2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fosters Cosmetology College is 78.3% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.7% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2024, 4 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 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fosters Cosmetology College is Barbering (7 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2024,  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 (12 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 (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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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, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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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 (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

The most specialized majors at Fosters Cosmetology College are Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
4
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College, which is 2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fosters Cosmetology College in Barbering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 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.

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Time to Complete

65%
100% Completion Time
78%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 65% of students graduating from Fosters Cosmetology College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    11 degrees awarded
  2. White
    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Male
    7 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    4 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fosters Cosmetology College is black or african american male (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (4 degrees).

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