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Arnolds Beauty School
Milan, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1179 S Second St, Milan, TN 38358 · Phone: (731) 686-7351 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arnolds Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Milan, Tennessee offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Arnolds Beauty School has a 76.7% completion rate, above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $27,828, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Arnolds Beauty School is $21,783, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 47.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 | 38 | $11,184 | not reported | $9,411 |
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
Arnolds Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school located in Milan, Tennessee, a distant town setting. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based financial aid such as Pell Grants. Its primary program offering is cosmetology, with 38 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 63.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 76.7%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,828. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,783. About 47.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school suits students seeking a focused, single-program path into cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus. Given the program's short, single-family structure common to cosmetology training, it may fit adults or career changers looking for a defined licensing pathway, though the school does not provide program-length details in the data reviewed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arnolds Beauty School offers cosmetology programs, with 38 completers reported in federal data out of 63 undergraduate students enrolled.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, the school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so 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 76.7%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,828, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,783.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arnolds Beauty School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared with 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 at (731) 686-7351 or visit its website for scheduling details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?219587.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus may suit career changers seeking a defined licensing path, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arnolds Beauty School at (731) 686-7351 or through its website, https://arnoldsbeautyschool.com/.
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 directly to learn about state licensing steps.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby cosmetology schools is not included here; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other institutions in Tennessee.
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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.