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Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology

Jackson, Alabama · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
62%completion rate · Alabama avg 46%
$16,500median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,107annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 202 Commerce Street, Jackson, AL 36545 · Phone: (251) 246-9992 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Jackson, AL offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology has a 62.1% completion rate, above the state average of 45.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is $26,107, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 30.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Alabama School of Nai… Alabama School of Nai…: 62.1% 62.1% Alabama average Alabama average: 45.5% 45.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,300$29,150$37,230
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,160$30,300$45,850

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported $16,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported $16,500

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.

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About this school

Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Jackson, Alabama, in a remote rural setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on two program families, awarding the most completions in cosmetology schools (22) and nail technician schools (12).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.1%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Graduates who took out loans carry a median debt of $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,107, and 30.8% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of financial need among the student body.

This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not stated in the data provided. Adults changing careers should confirm specific schedules, licensing requirements, and program duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology programs and nail technician programs, with 22 completions in cosmetology and 12 in nail technology reported.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal student 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 62.1%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $26,107.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid packaging, and accreditation type compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (251) 246-9992 or visit its website for schedule 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 at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link for this school.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers focused cosmetology and nail technician training rather than long degree programs, which may suit those seeking a shorter path into a trade, though schedule details are not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (251) 246-9992 or visit its website at https://www.asntc.edu/ for application information.

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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.

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