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Atlas Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Arbor, Michigan · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 8012 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 · Phone: see website
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Atlas Academy of Cosmetology is a trade school in Spring Arbor, Michigan offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$25,960$34,820$60,590

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

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.

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About this school

Atlas Academy of Cosmetology is a trade school located in Spring Arbor, Michigan. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current accreditation status of Accredited. Its primary program family is cosmetology, meaning training tied to cosmetology-schools programs is the core of what this campus offers. Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used to pay for programs here.

Detailed outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in federal data. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school directly for current tuition, program length, and outcome information not captured in the federal College Scorecard.

Because so few figures are reported, it is difficult to characterize fit definitively from data alone. Students interested in cosmetology training, including those considering a career change, should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with Atlas Academy of Cosmetology. Verifying accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and checking the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any updates, is recommended before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Atlas Academy of Cosmetology offers programs in the cosmetology-schools program family. Specific program names and lengths are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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?

No, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

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?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition rates.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type for this campus is not reported in the provided data. School control can affect tuition, aid eligibility, and program structure, so contacting the school is recommended.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact Atlas Academy of Cosmetology directly to confirm.

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 check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any available outcome data.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school to discuss your situation.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for cosmetology programs vary by state and are not detailed in the provided data; contact the school or Michigan's licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number and website is not included in the provided data; check the College Scorecard listing or search for the school's official contact details.

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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.

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