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Academy of Beauty Professionals
Appleton, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 525 Westhill Boulevard, Appleton, WI 54914 · Phone: (920) 815-3375 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Mar 2025 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit trade school in Appleton, Wisconsin offering esthetician, nail technician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Academy of Beauty Professionals has a 79.2% completion rate, above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $25,117 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Academy of Beauty Professionals; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 36.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,830 | $46,220 | $59,660 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,950 | $36,680 | $45,750 |
| Barbers | $30,530 | $36,540 | $58,190 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (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, 300–899 hours | 39 | $17,147 | $13,331 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $17,147 | $13,331 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $17,147 | $13,331 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $17,147 | $13,331 | $9,833 |
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
Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit trade school in Appleton, Wisconsin, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Its programs cluster in personal care trades, with esthetician training, nail technician training, and barber programs among its top offerings, alongside cosmetology training.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 79.2%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,117. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 36.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus appears suited to students seeking short, hands-on training in personal care trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. Adult learners or career changers considering a switch into esthetics, nail technology, or barbering may want to look closely at program specifics before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures, prospective students can check the school's accreditor, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly for updated data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Academy of Beauty Professionals offers esthetician, nail technician, barber, and cosmetology programs. Esthetician training is the largest program by enrollment, followed by nail technician and barber training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 79.2%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $25,117 per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (920) 815-3375 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit school. This distinction can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the provided data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for esthetician, nail technician, or barber training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?489131.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs are short, hands-on personal care trades such as esthetics, nail technology, and barbering, which may suit adults seeking a faster path into a new trade, though specific scheduling details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Academy of Beauty Professionals at (920) 815-3375 or through its website, https://www.academyofbeautyprofessionals.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar programs in the region.
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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.