Advanced can be found in Weslaco, Texas (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Advanced.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 88 students were enrolled in Advanced. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (956) 969-0341
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 969-0341
Advanced awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 94 | barber |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education courses |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | personal and culinary services |
Number of programs and degrees for Advanced in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 94 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Advanced had a total enrollment of 88 students (88 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99% |
| Asian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 10% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weslaco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 969-0341
Financial Aid:
Advanced participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3412300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 969-0341
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career placement services
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