C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Portland, Texas 78374

🌐 thestrandinstitute.edu/

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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: 90%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

38/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

37/100

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

90%

Graduation Rate

77%

Retention Rate

6.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$7,917

Median debt at graduation

90.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

40.2%

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 Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics

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	$15,502	—	—	—	—	$7,917

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 Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $271,380
Avg rent near campus: $1,616/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78402 (18.3% cap, Corpus Christi)

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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

70%

Receive Pell Grants

100%

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 19 grads/yr Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other 19 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 16 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 8 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics'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

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

99%

Women

54%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%

Hispanic 55%

Black 1%

Two or More 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%

25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics?

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 Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics?

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

What is the graduation rate at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics?

The graduation rate at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics is 90%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics a good school?

Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): 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 Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics?

Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics has a total enrollment of 71 students.

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