PHD Academy vs. First Class Cosmetology School
The following statements compare The Professional Hair Design Academy and First Class Cosmetology School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- First Class Cosmetology School's tuition ($18,490) is more expensive than PHD Academy ($11,900).
- PHD Academy's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than First Class Cosmetology School (12 to 1).
- First Class Cosmetology School (92 students) is larger than PHD Academy (60 students) with more enrolled students.
- PHD Academy ($5,484) has higher amount of financial aid than First Class Cosmetology School ($5,331).
- First Class Cosmetology School's graduation rate (86%) is higher than PHD Academy (76%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$11,900
Financial Aid
$5,484
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
60 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,490
Financial Aid
$5,331
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Enrollment
92 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
8 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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