Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design

Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution in Spokane, WA, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. The school enrolls 164 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 57.5 out of 100. It reports a 67% completion rate and an 87% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with the strong retention rate indicating solid student engagement in its beauty training programs.

The academy offers two certificate programs: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. The cosmetology program covers hair styling, coloring, and salon skills, while the master aesthetician program provides advanced training in skin care treatments, preparing graduates for specialized roles in spas and dermatology practices.

Spokane is a midsize city in eastern Washington that serves as the economic hub of the Inland Northwest region. The growing population and expanding service economy provide graduates with career opportunities in salons, day spas, medical spas, and beauty establishments throughout the Spokane metropolitan area and surrounding communities.