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Advanced can be found in Weslaco, TX (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Advanced.
The most common majors at the school are in beauty and cosmetology.
Advanced is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 54 students were enrolled in the school. Advanced has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Advanced Barber College & Hair Design, Inc. is to provide excellent professional training to our students, to prepare them for both the State Board of Barber exam and a successful career in the barber industry. Because of our mission, our curriculum emphasizes the basic and advanced skills so that those students build a solid foundation of knowledge and service. Our staff provides our students with textbook studies, hands-on training serving clients, and opportunities to attend annual trade shows, to help students master both the procedures and the challenges of the profession itself."
More complete details are provided below.
Advanced Barber College And Hair Design
2818 S International
Weslaco, TX 78596
General Phone: (956) 969-0341
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 82 | barber |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | personal and culinary services |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | education courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Advanced in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 82 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Advanced had a total enrollment of 54 students (57 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 24% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 42% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weslaco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Advanced participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3412300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Advanced Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
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