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Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in Clinton, Mississippi, Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology 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 Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology 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.

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 69%.

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 75

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 42 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 16 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

15.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 76, with 76 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 76 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 22 students
  • 22-24 22% 17 students
  • 20-21 21% 16 students
  • 25-29 12% 9 students
  • 30-34 11% 8 students
  • 40-49 3% 2 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational