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ABC Beauty Academy
Richardson, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 2109 Buckingham Rd., Richardson, TX 75081 · Phone: (469) 872-0889 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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ABC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Richardson, Texas offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
ABC Beauty Academy has an 85.9% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $16,263, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at ABC Beauty Academy is reported at $14,083, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 93.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | not reported | $16,081 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | $16,081 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | $16,081 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
ABC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Richardson, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards its programs primarily in two fields: cosmetology, which accounts for 41 of its recent completions, and nail technology, which accounts for 11. In total, the school reports 3 program offerings and an undergraduate enrollment of 52 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,263. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,083. A large majority of students, 93.1%, receive Pell Grants, suggesting the student body draws heavily on need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its concentration in cosmetology and nail technician training, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs rather than multi-year associate degrees; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and view the underlying federal outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and can contact the school directly using the phone number or website listed for current program details, tuition, and enrollment requirements.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ABC Beauty Academy offers cosmetology and nail technician programs, with cosmetology accounting for 41 recent completions and nail technology for 11. The school lists 3 total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, ABC Beauty Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. Notably, 93.1% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (469) 872-0889 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,263, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,083.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ABC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school. This affects how it is funded and regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions, though federal aid still applies here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (469) 872-0889 or via its website for scheduling details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's dedicated page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focus on cosmetology and nail technician training suggests shorter, hands-on career-training programs; confirm scheduling and format with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach ABC Beauty Academy at (469) 872-0889 or through its website at https://www.abcbeautyacademy.webs.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported in the available federal data for this campus; prospective students can compare completion rates, costs, and earnings for nearby schools using the College Scorecard.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.