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Academy of Beauty Professionals
Madison, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career school
Address: 6414 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719 · Phone: (608) 709-5204 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit trade school in Madison, Wisconsin offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Academy of Beauty Professionals has a 92.9% completion rate, above the Wisconsin average of 62.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,117.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Beauty Professionals is $23,360, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 44.0% 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 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
| Barbers | $30,530 | $36,540 | $58,190 |
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 | 30 | $17,147 | $13,331 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $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 | 1 | $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 Madison, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. The campus offers four program families, most commonly esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training being the largest program by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 92.9%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,117. The annual cost of attendance is $23,360, and 44.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking short, focused training in beauty and personal-care trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. Adults changing careers should confirm specific program lengths and schedules directly with the school, since that detail is not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and barber programs, with esthetician training being the largest by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 92.9%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,117, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,360.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared with public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?489122.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered are shorter, career-focused beauty trade programs, which may suit adults seeking a faster path into a trade, though exact schedules are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state licensing board to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (608) 709-5204 or visit https://www.academyofbeautyprofessionals.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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.