BJ's is found in Tacoma, WA. Tacoma is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at BJ's.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
BJ's accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 63 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Through ethical educational practices, BJ's Beauty & Barber College helps today's students find fulfillment for their future through the professions of cosmetology, barbering, and teacher training."
More complete details are provided below.
BJ's Beauty And Barber College
5239 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
General Phone: (253) 473-4320
http://www.bjsbeautyandbarbercollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 40 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, barber |
Number of programs and degrees for BJ's in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 36 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, BJ's had a total enrollment of 63 students (67 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 76% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
BJ's participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2541900)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets BJ's Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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