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South Hills Beauty Academy
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Annual Tuition
$5,775
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
89.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$23,453
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
South Hills Beauty Academy is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $5,775, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 89.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$11,550
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
N/A
Earnings below HS baseline
Annual Earnings Boost
-$6,547
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$77,020
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$142,490
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Below-Baseline Earnings
Graduates of this institution earn below the national HS diploma median ($30k/yr). Individual outcomes vary significantly by program — check the Career Paths section below for field-specific earnings.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South Hills Beauty Academy is $3,431.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$5,775
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
100.0%
Success
89.8%
In-State Cost
$5,775
Age 25+ Students
13.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie -2
Working at 6yr
152 students
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