American Academy of Cosmetology

Quick Facts

Location: Northeast
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: For Profit
School Description
Provided by American Academy of Cosmetology

The mission of the American Academy of Cosmetology is to educate its students to enter the field of Cosmetology prepared to work as professionals. In order to accomplish our mission, we offer a course of theoretical and practical instruction in the fields of hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics which will equip our graduates to be successful. We believe that students require the proper training in order to reach their fullest potential and highest level in their chosen field. All American Academy's instructors are fully licensed or trained in their field of expertise. They have been selected for their ability to teach and for their level of professionalism.

We offer much more than the basic education to earn a professional license. We provide the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. We supplement our curriculum with varied approches to hair sculpting, artistry and chemistry of perming and coloring, and a solid foundation in professional ethics. We incorporate training provided by major companies recognized as leaders in beauty education throughout the world. Our system prsents current research in styling arts and sciences in complete and understandable modules. Each module covers one subject in depth giving students more and newer information than standard texts. Seminars are given at the Academy by international companies and nationally recognized leaders in the cosmetology industry. We use audio visual aids, education field trips, and extensive practical training to give a fully rounded education. This combination of instructional approaches provides a complete, comprehensive and up-to-date education that equips the student with the background and skills required for a successful career

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Students & Campus Life
Full Time Students: 76%
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Expenses
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 10,900
Program Length: 1500 hours
Students Receiving Aid: 62%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 76%
Part-Time 24%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 68%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 5%
African-American 5%
Other 4%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Connecticut 86%
New York 13%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Most Popular Programs Program Cost Est. Books and Supplies Cost Program Length
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist:
$ 10,000 $ 900 1500 hours
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,543 38%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,797 54%  
Any Aid:
  62%  

Certificate Programs at American Academy of Cosmetology

Career Education Majors