Below Average

Score: 42/100

Award Beauty School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

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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: 53%

Outcomes

49/100

Affordability

42/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

21/100

Quick Stats

132

Total Enrollment

53%

Graduation Rate

57%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Award Beauty School Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $292,157
Avg rent near campus: $1,277/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25419 (4.6% cap, Falling Waters)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

86%

Receive Pell Grants

99%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Barbering/Barber 22 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Award Beauty School's top programs commonly pursue.

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

132

Total Students

70%

Women

47%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%

Hispanic 10%

Black 52%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%

25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Award Beauty School?

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 Award Beauty School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Award Beauty School?

The graduation rate at Award Beauty School is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Award Beauty School a good school?

Award Beauty School has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): 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 Award Beauty School?

Award Beauty School has a total enrollment of 132 students.

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