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Arthur's Beauty College
Jonesboro, Arkansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1903 Grant Avenue Suites, K, L, M, Jonesboro, AR 72401 · Phone: (870) 932-4330 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arthur's Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Jonesboro, AR offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Arthur's Beauty College has a 51.6% completion rate, below the Arkansas average of 57.3%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $21,470 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Arthur's Beauty College is $27,133, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 72.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 1–2 years | 35 | $12,640 | $14,524 | $11,857 |
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
Arthur's Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with its cosmetology schools track accounting for the bulk of program completions (35 completers) among an undergraduate enrollment of 69 students.
According to federal Scorecard data, the completion rate at this campus is 51.6%, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500. Median earnings for graduates measured 10 years after entry were $21,470. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $27,133, and 72.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused cosmetology program rather than a multi-program vocational campus, given its single program family. Given the reported reliance on Pell Grant aid, it may draw students needing substantial financial assistance, but program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for updated figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arthur's Beauty College offers a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 35 program completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial 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 51.6%, which is below the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $10,500, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry were $21,470, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $27,133.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arthur's Beauty College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and how financial aid and outcomes compare 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 at (870) 932-4330 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?489830.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus and high share of Pell-eligible students (72.1%) suggest the school serves students with financial need, but specific fit for career changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arthur's Beauty College by phone at (870) 932-4330 or visit its website at https://www.arthursbeautycollege.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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.