School Highlights
The Professional Hair Design Academy serves 60 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Professional Hair Design Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Professional Hair Design Academy
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2005
Total Faculty
6 staff
177 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Professional Hair Design Academy has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Professional Hair Design Academy diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 494% over five years.
Total Enrollment
60 students
3,039 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
48 students
721 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
12 students
2,318 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
2,811 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
48 students
721 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
2,318 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
29%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$33,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
74%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,300
$9,726
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Professional Hair Design Academy's ranking?
The Professional Hair Design Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Most Programs Offered.
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