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Award Beauty School
Hagerstown, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 26 E Antietam St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 · Phone: 301459250913 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Award Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Hagerstown, Maryland, offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Award Beauty School has a 64.7% completion rate, above the Maryland state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $18,172 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Award Beauty School is $22,961, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 37.0% 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 |
| Barbers | $32,720 | $35,400 | $48,670 |
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 | 25 | $16,491 | $13,770 | $10,375 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $16,491 | $13,770 | $10,375 |
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
Award Beauty School is a private for-profit trade campus in Hagerstown, Maryland. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants (Title IV eligible). The school's two program families are cosmetology and barbering, with about 25 completers each in cosmetology schools and barber schools programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 64.7%, above the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,172. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,961, and about 37.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Enrollment is small, with 94 undergraduates and 50 trade completers reported.
This campus offers short, hands-on programs in cosmetology and barbering rather than multi-year associate degrees, a format that may suit those seeking a quicker path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, based on the program structure described in the data. Program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation status and outcomes directly, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's official record on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Award Beauty School offers cosmetology and barber programs, each with about 25 completers reported. These are its only two program families listed in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 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 64.7%, which is above the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,172.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,961.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Award Beauty School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and how aid and outcomes are measured compared with 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 301-459-2509 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with 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/?161800.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's cosmetology and barber programs appear to be shorter, hands-on training tracks rather than multi-year degrees, which may fit adults seeking a faster path to licensure, though specific scheduling and pacing are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Federal data does not report specific licensing requirements; contact the school directly to confirm what state licensing exams or certifications follow completion.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Award Beauty School at 301-459-2509 or through its website, https://www.awardbeautyschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include direct comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.