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Omega Institute of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Houma, Louisiana, Omega Institute of Cosmetology 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 Omega Institute of Cosmetology 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.

Omega Institute of Cosmetology 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 12-to-1, Omega Institute of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Omega Institute of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Omega Institute of Cosmetology are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Omega Institute of Cosmetology was $8,251. 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

Omega Institute of Cosmetology net price calculator

$8,251

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

Louisiana's average $12,746
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Omega Institute of Cosmetology 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 $8,251 $1,479 (15%) $5,656 $9,503 $11,487 $14,598 $12,200
2021 $9,730 $796 (9%) $9,254 $10,163 $13,734 $13,681 $13,975
2020 $8,934 $1,181 (12%) $10,126 $6,205 $9,272 $12,554 $13,444
2019 $10,115 $2,207 (28%) $9,883 $6,411 $10,423 $12,795 $13,716
2018 $7,908 $670 (9%) $7,204 $6,718 $11,080 $10,210
2017 $7,238 $1,087 (13%) $6,708 $11,634 $7,487 $10,836 $10,836
2016 $8,325 $960 (13%) $7,893 $9,498 $10,780 $12,363 $11,375
2015 $7,365 $5,025 (41%) $5,663 $7,256 $8,672 $9,804 $9,505
2014 $12,390 -- $11,189 $10,474 $14,859 $15,999

How does Omega Institute of Cosmetology's $8,251 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Louisiana colleges, that number is $12,746. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 48% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Omega Institute of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Omega Institute of Cosmetology received on average $5,634 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.

$5,634
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 35% $6,027 $78,347
Other Federal Grant 21 57% $4,740 $99,543
State Grant/Scholarships 10 27% $2,441 $24,406
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 59% $5,634 $123,949

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 51% of freshman students at Omega Institute of Cosmetology received $6,384 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,384
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 51% $6,384 $121,304
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 51% $6,384 $121,304

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.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Omega Institute of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 36

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 28 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 14 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

96.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 28 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

3.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Omega Institute of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.9% of undergraduate students being women and 2.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 47, with 46 women and 1 men.

  • men 2.1% 1 students
  • women 97.9% 46 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 36% 17 students
  • 22-24 19% 9 students
  • 18-19 17% 8 students
  • 25-29 13% 6 students
  • 30-34 9% 4 students
  • 35-39 4% 2 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Omega Institute of Cosmetology in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Louisiana 23 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

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