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Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel
Laurel, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3535 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20724 · Phone: (301) 490-8580 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit trade school in Laurel, MD, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel has a 47.1% completion rate, near the state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is $22,797, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs. About 56.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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 | 33 | $15,131 | $20,140 | $16,250 |
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
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit trade school in Laurel, MD, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus's main program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools programs accounting for 33 recent completers among its roughly 118 undergraduate students.
Federal data show a completion rate of 47.1%, which is near the state average of 46.9% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,797, and 56.9% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus centers on a single program family — cosmetology — which typically appeals to students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Because specific program lengths and schedules are not included in the data provided, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data independently, use the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel offers cosmetology schools programs, its only listed program family, with 33 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of 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 apply for FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.1%, which is near the state average of 46.9% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $22,797.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition rates and the type of federal oversight applied compared 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 at (301) 490-8580 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation and view federal outcomes data directly through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480994.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule, so fit for career changers cannot be determined from federal data alone; contact the school directly to ask about flexible scheduling.
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 Maryland's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel at (301) 490-8580 or through its website, https://www.aspenlaurel.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across cosmetology programs in the area.
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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.