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Altoona Beauty School Inc
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1528 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 · Phone: (814) 942-3141 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Altoona Beauty School Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Altoona Beauty School Inc has a 91.7% completion rate, above the Pennsylvania average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $4,750 and median earnings of $24,246 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Altoona Beauty School Inc is listed at $30,490, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 19.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,870 | $43,620 | $58,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,520 | $27,990 | $33,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 47 | $17,626 | $13,702 | $4,750 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | $17,626 | $13,702 | $4,750 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $17,626 | $13,702 | $4,750 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $17,626 | $13,702 | $4,750 |
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
Altoona Beauty School Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. An accreditor was not found in DAPIP for this campus. The school's programs cluster in esthetician training, cosmetology, and nail technology, with esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools listed among its top programs.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 91.7%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $4,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,246. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,490, and 19.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Any figures not listed above are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on personal-care programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. Whether the schedule and format fit an adult career-changer is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and any accrediting body records directly, since accreditation was not found in DAPIP for this listing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Altoona Beauty School Inc offers programs in esthetician training, cosmetology, and nail technology, with esthetician schools (47), cosmetology schools (29), and nail technician schools (29) among its top programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
An accreditor was not found in DAPIP for this campus. Contact the school directly at (814) 942-3141 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV programs, so federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 91.7%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $4,750, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,246.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,490.
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 and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210748, and contact the school to ask about current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address fit for career changers; the short, hands-on nature of the cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology programs listed may be relevant, but scheduling details are not reported here.
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 Pennsylvania's licensing board for cosmetology-related fields.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Altoona Beauty School Inc at (814) 942-3141 or through its website at https://www.altoonabeautyschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus; you can look up nearby programs on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210748.
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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.