Career Training Path › Texas › Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin
Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin
Austin, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3005 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 · Phone: (512) 441-6898 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 51.6% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,980 and median earnings of $24,801 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin is $23,271, federal financial aid can be used here, and about 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 30 | $21,018 | $22,034 | $7,353 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $21,018 | $22,034 | $7,353 |
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
Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin is a private for-profit trade campus located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The school's programs fall into two families, cosmetology and esthetician training, with cosmetology being the primary program awarding the most credentials at this campus.
According to federal Scorecard data, the completion rate at this campus is 51.6%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,980, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,801. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,271, and about 50.0% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially needy students enrolled here.
This campus, with 31 undergraduate students enrolled and 31 trade completers, appears sized for a smaller, hands-on cosmetology and esthetics training environment in a large city setting. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length, scheduling, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology being the largest program by completions (30 of 31).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 campus 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 51.6%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,980, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,801.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,271.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect cost, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability 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 (512) 441-6898 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Texas cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin at (512) 441-6898 or through its website, baldwinbeautyschools.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; use the College Scorecard tool to compare institutions by program and location.
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.