How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?

83.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the school's completion rate?

The completion rate is reported at 37.3%.

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are 118 students enrolled.

Is this a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school.

How does the median debt compare to the annual net price?

The median debt at completion is $6,966, while the average annual net price is $14,513.

Home › Washington › Cosmetology schools › Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy

Yakima, Washington · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 118 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$14,513

cheaper than 54% of comparable schools

Completion rate

37.3%

Median debt at completion

$6,966

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

not reported

About

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit school in Yakima, WA that offers certificates in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. With 118 students currently enrolled, the school serves those seeking specific hands-on training in personal grooming and therapeutic services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,513, but the median debt at completion is $6,966, suggesting many students receive financial support. Only 37.3% of students complete the program within the reported timeframe, which is a factor to weigh against the cost. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are not reported in the federal data.

Net price is 6% above the Washington median ($13,711) for schools offering these programs.

Get matched with Cosmetology programs like this

Tell us where to reach you and we'll match you with Cosmetology programs in Washington that fit like Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy — and show you the financial aid you may qualify for. Free, no obligation.

We'll share the info you provide with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Washington:

Questions students ask

How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?: 83.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is reported at 37.3%.
How many students are currently enrolled?: There are 118 students enrolled.
Is this a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school.
How does the median debt compare to the annual net price?: The median debt at completion is $6,966, while the average annual net price is $14,513.

Other options in Washington

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Bellingham Technical College	Bellingham	$5,997	51.6%	$49,748
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland	Richland	$26,617	67%	$27,407
Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood	$9,864	51.7%	$41,787
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline	Shoreline	$20,286	80.5%	$29,827
Bates Technical College	Tacoma	$6,292	39.8%	$50,051
Olympic College	Bremerton	$7,172	44.1%	$43,169

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 490294. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.