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The Professional Hair Design Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Professional Hair Design Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The Professional Hair Design 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.

The Professional Hair Design 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 8-to-1, The Professional Hair Design Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at The Professional Hair Design Academy suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at The Professional Hair Design Academy are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, 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.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at The Professional Hair Design Academy received on average $5,838 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.

$5,838
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 64% $5,552 $38,865
Other Federal Grant 7 64% $5,552 $38,865
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 18% $1,000 $2,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 7 64% $5,838 $40,865

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Professional Hair Design Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Professional Hair Design Academy students is 70.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

70.0%

  • white 70.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

The Professional Hair Design Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Professional Hair Design Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational