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American Institute of Beauty

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Largo, Florida, American Institute of Beauty is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of American Institute of Beauty is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Institute of Beauty is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, American Institute of Beauty emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at American Institute of Beauty is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at American Institute of Beauty is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Institute of Beauty do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at American Institute of Beauty are Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at American Institute of Beauty was $10,171. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

American Institute of Beauty net price calculator

$10,171

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of American Institute of Beauty for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,171 $4,552 (81%) $9,810 $11,530 $13,958 $13,958
2021 $5,619 $426 (7%) $2,914 $8,107 $12,819
2020 $6,045 $7,245 (55%) $5,653 $5,779 $8,610 $11,252
2019 $13,290 $1,664 (11%) $12,439 $15,430 $16,969 $17,364
2018 $14,954 $1,775 (13%) $13,898 $16,091 $16,195 $20,072
2017 $13,179 $16 $12,325 $13,916 $16,145 $15,567
2016 $13,195 $208 (2%) $13,107 $13,470 $16,461
2015 $12,987 $2,585 (25%) $12,987
2014 $10,402 -- $10,402

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by American Institute of Beauty during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at American Institute of Beauty received on average $4,799 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,799
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 72 55% $4,799 $345,516
Other Federal Grant 72 55% $4,799 $345,516
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 72 55% $4,799 $345,516

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 56% of freshman students at American Institute of Beauty received $6,676 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,676
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 73 56% $6,676 $487,366
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 73 56% $6,676 $487,366

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$7,025
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at American Institute of Beauty sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 244

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 88 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 152 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 31 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 98 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

64.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 152 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 54 students dropped out of the school.

35.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at American Institute of Beauty is greatly skewed towards women students, with 86.1% of undergraduate students being women and 13.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 166, with 143 women and 23 men.

  • men 13.9% 23 students
  • women 86.1% 143 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 41 students
  • 22-24 18% 29 students
  • 30-34 17% 28 students
  • 18-19 14% 23 students
  • 20-21 13% 22 students
  • 35-39 7% 11 students
  • 40-49 3% 5 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

American Institute of Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American Institute of Beauty offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational