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Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8521 Geyer Springs Road Unit 30, Little Rock, AR 72209 · Phone: (501) 562-5673 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs.
Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock has a 100.0% completion rate, above the state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $18,078 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock is $26,670, federal financial aid is accepted, and 51.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $23,580 | $36,520 | $39,890 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $23,930 | $27,690 | $28,200 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 | 23 | $18,233 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $18,233 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $18,233 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $18,233 | not reported | $6,333 |
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
Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus is not currently listed as accredited in the federal DAPIP database, so applicants should confirm accreditation status directly with the school. Its programs are concentrated in cosmetology-related fields, with the top programs being esthetician training (23 completers), nail technician training (16 completers), and cosmetology (9 completers), across 4 total program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, which is above the state average of 57.3% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,078. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,670, and 51.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology rather than multi-year associate degree study, based on the program families offered. Whether this fits a specific career-change timeline or schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify these figures and check current accreditation, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and ask the school for accreditor documentation, since accreditation status was not found in DAPIP records at this time.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, totaling 4 program offerings, with esthetician training having the most completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly at (501) 562-5673 or visit arbs.edu to confirm accreditor details.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use 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 100.0%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,078 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,670.
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 pricing and financial aid options 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 directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?106315 and contact the school to confirm current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility for career changers are not reported in federal data; prospective students should contact the school to discuss fit with their circumstances.
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 state licensing board for cosmetology-related certification requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock at (501) 562-5673 or visit their website at https://arbs.edu/ to learn about applying.
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 in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby institutions offering similar programs.
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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.