School Highlights
Joseph's College Cosmetology serves 127 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Joseph's College Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Joseph's College Cosmetology
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
233 staff
Student Body
The student population of Joseph's College Cosmetology has declined by 70% over five years.
The Joseph's College Cosmetology diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
127 students
1,449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
22%
6%
% White
6%
63%
% Hawaiian
65%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
94%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$16,300
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph's College Cosmetology's ranking?
Joseph's College Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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