Is UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya worth it?
UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in La Joya, Texas (large suburb), part of the UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences system. It awarded 62 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.
UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya is part of UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$13,830
Median earnings 4 years after
$20,068
Median earnings 10 years after
$19,880
Average net price
$15,627
Completion rate
100%
Completions (2024)
62
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
51
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,940 | $19,941 | 297 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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