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Pathway Vocational Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Beaumont, Texas, Pathway Vocational Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Pathway Vocational Academy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pathway Vocational Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pathway Vocational Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pathway Vocational Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Pathway Vocational Academy are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pathway Vocational Academy was $15,612. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Pathway Vocational Academy net price calculator

$15,612

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average $10,664
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Pathway Vocational Academy for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,612 $645 (4%) $15,715 $16,420 $15,440
2021 $14,967 $3,695 (33%) $17,546 $6,631 $10,684
2020 $11,272 $1,076 (11%) $11,176 $11,945
2019 $10,196 $3,865 (61%) $10,848 $11,069
2018 $6,331 $631 (11%) $6,369 $6,590
2017 $5,700 $270 (5%) $5,175 $3,274 $8,880
2016 $5,970 $214 (4%) $9,055 $11,643
2015 $5,756 $663 (13%) $7,623
2014 $5,093 -- $5,887

How does Pathway Vocational Academy's $15,612 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Texas colleges, that number is $10,664. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 22% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pathway Vocational Academy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Pathway Vocational Academy received on average $3,817 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,817
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 30 77% $3,817 $114,512
Other Federal Grant 30 77% $3,817 $114,512
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 30 77% $3,817 $114,512

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 77% of freshman students at Pathway Vocational Academy received $4,148 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,148
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 30 77% $4,148 $124,442
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 30 77% $4,148 $124,442

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Pathway Vocational Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 5 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 3 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

60.0%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

40.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Pathway Vocational Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.0% of undergraduate students being women and 10.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 30, with 27 women and 3 men.

  • men 10.0% 3 students
  • women 90.0% 27 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 23% 7 students
  • 22-24 17% 5 students
  • 25-29 13% 4 students
  • 40-49 13% 4 students
  • 18-19 10% 3 students
  • 20-21 10% 3 students
  • 35-39 7% 2 students
  • 50-64 7% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Pathway Vocational Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Pathway Vocational Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational