Blue Cliff Career College
Blue Cliff Career College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Mobile, AL. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (4/27/2003 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff Career College is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,800. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 1,200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Blue Cliff Career College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,800 | $2,500 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,125 | $2,700 | 1,500 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $10,125 | $1,725 | 750 Hours | 9 Months | $12,154 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $6,500 | $900 | 650 Hours | 6 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 107 students attended Blue Cliff Career College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 9 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Blue Cliff Career College is 80% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
| Student Population | 107 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Number of Faculty | 12 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Blue Cliff Career College is $14,800
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,252 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,800 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,500 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,640 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,300 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,252 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Blue Cliff Career College offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 37 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 37 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Blue Cliff Career College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 37 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 6 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 31 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 6 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 31 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 12 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 19 |
| Total | 31 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 107 students have enrolled into Blue Cliff Career College. By gender, 8 male and 99 female students are attending the school.
There are 58 White (54.21%), 30 Black/African American (28.04%), 11 Hispanic (10.28%), 6 Asian (5.61%), and 13 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 107 | 8 | 99 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 30 | 1 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 58 | 6 | 52 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2970 Cottage Hill Rd., Suite 175, Mobile, AL
- 251-473-2220
- School Website
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