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Baltimore Studio of Hair Design
Baltimore, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 318 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201 · Phone: (410) 539-1935 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Baltimore Studio of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Baltimore, MD offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design has an 83.3% completion rate, above Maryland's 46.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,463 and median earnings of $20,080 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Baltimore Studio of Hair Design is $21,390, federal financial aid can be used, and 97.6% 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 | 20 | $15,946 | $16,169 | $8,300 |
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
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus enrolls 34 undergraduate students and awards credentials primarily in cosmetology schools, with 20 completers in this program area.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, which is above the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,463, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,080. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,390, and 97.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely made up of lower-income individuals relying on federal support.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program institution, given its concentration in one program family. Given the high share of Pell recipients, it may also be accessible to career changers seeking financial aid support, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since not all figures — such as placement rates — are captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design offers cosmetology programs, with 20 students completing this program area according to federal data.
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 accreditation 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 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 83.3%, which is above the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,463, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $20,080, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $21,390.
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 tuition pricing and institutional funding sources 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 (410) 539-1935 or visit their website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?161855.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single-program focus on cosmetology and high share of Pell recipients (97.6%) suggest it may serve students needing financial aid support, but fit for career changers depends on details like schedule and program length, which are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 directly or check Maryland's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Baltimore Studio of Hair Design at (410) 539-1935 or through their website, https://www.baltimorestudio.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.