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American Beauty Academy
Payson, Utah · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 87 W 600 S, Payson, UT 84651 · Phone: (801) 465-1650 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jul 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 11 sanction actions in the window.
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Payson, Utah offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the Utah state average completion rate for similar programs is 77.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for American Beauty Academy; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV) programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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 | 10 | $16,903 | not reported | 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
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Payson, Utah, in a fringe town setting. The school participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based loans and grants. Accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database for this campus, so applicants should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. American Beauty Academy's primary program area is cosmetology, with its cosmetology program accounting for all 10 reported completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 77.4% for similar programs in Utah, but a specific completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is also not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested specifically in cosmetology training, though the length and structure of the program are not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. Because several outcome figures are not reported, applicants are encouraged to verify accreditation status and review any available data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school by phone or through its website is recommended for current tuition, program length, and enrollment details.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American Beauty Academy offers cosmetology programs, with 10 reported completers in that field. It is the school's sole reported program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link to verify current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based loans and grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Utah state average completion rate for similar programs is 77.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal 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 at (801) 465-1650 or visit its website for current tuition rates.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its cosmetology program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link, and confirm accreditation status directly with the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program format or schedule, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not detailed in this data. Contact the school or Utah's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach American Beauty Academy by phone at (801) 465-1650 or through its website at https://www.americanbeauty.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported here; consult the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.