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Avery James College
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college
Address: 2948 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · Phone: (337) 477-9265 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Avery James College is a private for-profit trade school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Avery James College has a 28.6% completion rate, below the Louisiana average of 59.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,573, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Avery James College is $23,212, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 91.5% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,190 | $28,170 | $36,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 15 | $18,137 | not reported | $6,254 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $18,137 | not reported | $6,254 |
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
Avery James College is a private for-profit trade school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) to attend. The campus concentrates on two program families: cosmetology schools, its largest offering with 15 completers, and nail technician schools, with 5 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 28.6%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,573. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is $23,212, and 91.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely low-income.
With only two program families, both centered on personal-care services, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on path into cosmetology or nail technology rather than a broad academic experience. Whether programs are short-term certificates or longer courses of study is not reported for this campus in federal data, so those weighing a career change should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. Before enrolling, verify accreditation status with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Avery James College offers cosmetology schools (15 completers) and nail technician schools (5 completers), its two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 28.6%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,573, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,212, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Avery James College is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and financial aid dynamics than public or non-profit institutions; students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (337) 477-9265 or visit its website to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review completion, debt, and earnings data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?158778.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
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 Louisiana's licensing board for cosmetology and nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Avery James College at (337) 477-9265 or through its website, https://averyjamesschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and costs across schools.
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.