Kenner, LA is home to John Jay. Kenner is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at John Jay go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 178 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at John Jay are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"1. John Jay Beauty College strives to maintain the highest standards and fulfill the following objectives.
2. To provide educational experiences that will enable students enrolled in our schoool to become professional cosmetologists who are worthy members of society; a credit to our profession and to become financially secure.
3. To provide daily instruciton for prospective students in the field of cosmetology for 1500 hours using an established and approved curriculum that allows us to measure the level of proficiency of each student in each subject for each level of training.
4. To provide for constant educational growth by periodic evaluation of each student through the use of standardized test.
5. To provide for constant educational growth of teaching methods by observing each teacher each day.
6. To assist in placement of graduates into a meaningful occupational choice within the field of cosmetology."
More complete details are provided below.
John Jay Beauty College Kenner
2844 Tennessee Ave
Kenner, LA 70062
http://johnjaybeauty.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 62 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, hair styling |
Number of programs and degrees for John Jay in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, John Jay had a total enrollment of 178 students (210 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 98% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 47% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kenner, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
John Jay participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2265600)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John Jay Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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