Palomar Institute of Cosmetology vs. National Career Education
Both Palomar Institute of Cosmetology and National Career Education are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar Institute of Cosmetology and National Career Education with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's tuition ($16,250) is more expensive than National Career Education ($15,444).
- Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than National Career Education (32 to 1).
- National Career Education (515 students) is larger than Palomar Institute of Cosmetology (193 students) with more enrolled students.
- National Career Education ($4,686) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar Institute of Cosmetology ($4,292).
- Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's graduation rate (89%) is higher than National Career Education (83%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$16,250
Financial Aid
$4,292
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Enrollment
193 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
13 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$15,444
Financial Aid
$4,686
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Enrollment
515 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
32 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$44,780 Faculty Salary
$52,209 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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