Is Penrose Academy worth it?
Penrose Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Scottsdale, Arizona (large city). It awarded 419 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and hair styling hair design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,715
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,648
Median earnings 10 years after
$35,839
Average net price
$22,586
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
419
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
403
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,700 | $32,738 | 316 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 281 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 78 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 60 |
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Sources: federal figures for Penrose Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arizona. Counts under 10 are not published.
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