Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Elite Academy of Hair Design

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Bridgeport, Ohio 43912

🌐 www.eliteacademyofhairdesign.com/

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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: 74%

Outcomes

68/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

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

Total Enrollment

74%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Elite Academy of Hair Design, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$6,837

Median debt at graduation

84.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

60.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

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 Elite Academy of Hair Design

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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$22,735	-14%	#749 of 1025	#699	—

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: $99,498
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26031 (8.5% cap, Benwood)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

79%

Receive Any Aid

56%

Receive Pell Grants

77%

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 35 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Elite Academy of Hair Design'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

Total Students

98%

Women

76%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic 4%

Black 7%

Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%

25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Elite Academy of Hair Design?

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 Elite Academy of Hair Design?

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

What is the graduation rate at Elite Academy of Hair Design?

The graduation rate at Elite Academy of Hair Design is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Elite Academy of Hair Design a good school?

Elite Academy of Hair Design has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): 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 Elite Academy of Hair Design?

Elite Academy of Hair Design has a total enrollment of 84 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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