C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Laurel, Mississippi 39440
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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 (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 85%
Outcomes
B+
74/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
33/100

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

51
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$13,849
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,485
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,500
Median debt at graduation
71.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
60%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). 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 Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture

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
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$15,880$13,165-50%#1018 of 1025#1003$10,500

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $109,445
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,271/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39440 (9.1% cap, Laurel)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

67%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture's top programs commonly pursue.

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

51
Total Students
100%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 4%
Black 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture?
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 Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture?
The graduation rate at Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture a good school?
Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture?
Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture has a total enrollment of 51 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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