D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
29/100 · earnings-weighted

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Hollywood, Florida 33023
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 72%
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
D
43/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

286
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
25%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$21,386
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,710
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,199
Median debt at graduation
79.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
54.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$16,075$26,087-12%#142 of 199#128$6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$15,540$21,754-17%#819 of 1025#771$6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $458,511
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,418/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33009 (6.7% cap, Hallandale)

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🏆 Where Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
of 6 schools
#28
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
68%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

286
Total Students
87%
Women
35%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 6%
Hispanic 28%
Black 56%
Asian 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 35%
25-64 (Adult) 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers?
The graduation rate at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers a good school?
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers?
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers has a total enrollment of 286 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology