Students attend Aesthetics Institute in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Aesthetics Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Aesthetics Institute appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 62 students at the school (as of 2005). Aesthetics Institute has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Aesthetics Institute are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Institute is to develop and train students for gainful employment in the field of cosmetology, by offering them theoretical and practical training, preparing them for the Maryland State Licensing Examination, and providing them basic knowledge and skills to start a career."
More complete details are provided below.
Aesthetics Institute Of Cosmetology
15958C Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
General Phone: (301) 330-9252
Admissions Phone: (301) 330-9252
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 330-9252
Aesthetics Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 54 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, make-up artist, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Aesthetics Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, Aesthetics Institute had a total enrollment of 62 students (45 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 33% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gaithersburg, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 330-9252
Financial Aid:
Aesthetics Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3097200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 330-9252
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aesthetics Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
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