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Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology

Portland, Oregon · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schoolsEsthetician schools
77%completion rate · Oregon avg 55%
$8,769median debt of graduates
$22,108median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,565median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,559annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2201 Lloyd Center Suite C304, Portland, OR 97232 · Phone: (503) 252-7444 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
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.

Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Portland, Oregon offering cosmetology, nail technician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Beau Monde Academy's completion rate is 77.4%, above the Oregon state average of 55.4%; median graduate debt is $8,769 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,565.

Annual cost of attendance at Beau Monde Academy is $33,559, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 17.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Beau Monde Academy of… Beau Monde Academy of…: 77.4% 77.4% Oregon average Oregon average: 55.4% 55.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$34,880$57,580$64,740
Manicurists and pedicurists$35,230$46,080$48,650
Barbers$64,310$77,430$103,800
Skincare specialists$35,900$52,110$80,140

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (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
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 $24,204 $19,045 $8,973
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 16 $24,204 $19,045 $8,973
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $24,204 $19,045 $8,973
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 $24,204 $19,045 $8,973
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 3 $24,204 $19,045 $8,973

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

Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Portland, Oregon. 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 their training. The campus's top programs are cosmetology schools, nail technician schools, and barber schools, reflecting its focus on personal-care trades.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,769, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,565. The annual cost of attendance is $33,559, and 17.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, short-format training in cosmetology, nail technology, barbering, or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this path should independently verify accreditation status and outcome figures through the school directly or via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Beau Monde Academy offers cosmetology, nail technician, barber, and esthetician programs, with cosmetology (27 completers), nail technician (16), and barber (6) as the top programs.

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 financial aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.

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

The completion rate is 77.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $8,769.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,565.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $33,559.

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

Beau Monde Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (503) 252-7444 or visit its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485166.

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

The school offers programs in cosmetology, nail technology, barbering, and esthetics that may suit those seeking focused career training, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your goals.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Beau Monde Academy by phone at (503) 252-7444 or through its website at https://www.beaumondeacademy.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions in the area.

Other trade and career schools in Portland, OR

See all trade and career schools in Oregon or search by ZIP code.

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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