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American Beauty Schools
Miami, Florida · Private for-profit
Address: 8100 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33144 · Phone: (786) 558-9608 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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American Beauty Schools is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, Florida, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
American Beauty Schools has a 97.8% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at American Beauty Schools is reported as $17,836, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs. About 28.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, under 300 hours | 51 | not reported | not reported | $3,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | $3,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | $3,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | $3,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | $3,000 |
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 the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
American Beauty Schools is a private for-profit trade campus located in Miami, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and other federal aid to help pay for enrollment. The campus's most common programs are nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with five program families offered in total.
According to federal data, the campus posts a completion rate of 97.8%, which is above the state average of 70.5%. About 28.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. The stated annual cost of attendance is $17,836. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking hands-on beauty and personal-care trade training, including those changing careers, though program length details are not specified here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome figures directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since not every metric is captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American Beauty Schools offers five program families, most commonly nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 97.8%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (786) 558-9608 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
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?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,836.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
American Beauty Schools is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (786) 558-9608 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490391.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program lengths or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about options for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing needed for nail technician, cosmetology, or esthetician work.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach American Beauty Schools at (786) 558-9608 or visit https://www.americanbeautyschools.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490391 to compare similar programs.
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.