Palomar Institute of Cosmetology, CA
Private For-ProfitOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
San Marcos, CA 92078
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology Rankings
Affordability78
Retention30
Graduation90
Earnings9
Diversity70
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
-Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
100%Certificate
CertHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Personal and Culinary Services100%
Admissions
Getting into Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
100%Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
-In-State Tuition
-Out-of-State Tuition
$17KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
49%Receive Federal Loans
$6KMedian Federal Debt
53%Repayment Rate
$64Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $5K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $13K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $10K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 49% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 60% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
72%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
7%Withdrawal Rate
92%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 6% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 92% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 93% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|
Outcomes
Outcomes after Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
76%Employment Rate
$23KMedian Salary
$10K25 Pctl Salary
$34K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 76% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 71% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 76% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 77% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 71% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $10K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $22K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $20K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
149Undergraduates
100%Full-time Undergrads
26Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 97% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 3% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 26% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Palomar Institute of Cosmetology, CA
Palomar College
1 miles, N
University of Saint Katherine
1 miles, NW
California College San Diego
2 miles, E
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
2 miles, E