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Graduate America College

Garland, Texas Private for-profit Less than 2-year Large suburb

Overview

Located in Garland, Texas, Graduate America College is a private for-profit career and technical school. Its campus is in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 62 students.

Graduate America College offers certificates across 5 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist, and Cosmetology. It awarded 55 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 100% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

Mission

The principal objective of the school is to seek a high level of perfection and distinction in its faculty, students, and educational programs. Only through quality in higher education will we be able to provide graduates of all courses who will not only be successful but will also be of service to their community. The course of study and the activities are directed to provide a solid foundation for our graduates in the many opportunities available in the beauty industry. We realize our obligation to our students, alumni and community and constantly seek more effective ways to meet these commitments.

Mission statement as reported by Graduate America College

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

Students enrolled

100%

First-year retention

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

25:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

Certificate

Programs and majors offered 5

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 5

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Certificate 18 graduates
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Certificate 16 graduates
Cosmetology Certificate 15 graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other Certificate 5 graduates
Barbering Certificate 1 graduate

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 100%
First-year retention, part-time students: 63%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 25:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Certificates under 1 year: 39
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 16

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 62
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 62
Full-time, fall 2024: 69%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 92
Full-time, 2024-25: 75%
Size category: Under 1,000 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 92%
Men: 8%
White: 25%
Hispanic or Latino: 30%
Black or African American: 36%
Asian: 9%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online: 0%
Students taking some online courses: 96%

Campus and services

Setting: Large suburb
Academic calendar: Differs by program
Director: Tami Ngo
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Job placement for graduates
For veterans and service members: Yellow Ribbon Program