Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Nova Academy of Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $21,700. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,550 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Nova Academy of Cosmetology.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $21,700$3,7001,550 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Master Aesthetician/Esthetician $21,175$5,7001,100 Hours8 Months $14,525
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,780$3,350600 Hours4 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,600$1,650350 Hours3 Months $5,356
5Master Aesthetician/Esthetician $10,450$2,350500 Hours4 Months $14,525

Important Academic Statistics

Total 193 students attended Nova Academy of Cosmetology in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population193
Number of Faculty8
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Nova Academy of Cosmetology is $21,700 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,470 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$21,700
Books & Supplies$3,700
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,868
Off-Campus Expenses$8,569
Average Financial Amount$4,470

Offered Certificate Programs

Nova Academy of Cosmetology offers 5 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 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, 146 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate1017
Less than 1-Year Certificate2031
2 Years Certificate2098
Total50146

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Nova Academy of Cosmetology are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 146 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 17 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 98 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 17 completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)17
Total17
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 31 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist17
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist14
Total31
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 98 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist64
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician34
Total98

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 193 students have enrolled into Nova Academy of Cosmetology. By gender, 5 male and 188 female students are attending the school.
There are 161 White (83.42%), 9 Black/African American (4.66%), 15 Hispanic (7.77%), and 23 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1935188
American Indian/Native American101
Asian000
Black/African American918
Hispanic15114
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1613158
Two More707
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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