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Beaver Falls Beauty Academy
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 720 13th St, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 · Phone: (724) 843-7700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2024 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Apr 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Beaver Falls Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania offering cosmetology and nail technician programs.
Federal outcome data such as completion rate comparison, median debt, and median earnings is not reported for this campus. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,520 | $27,990 | $33,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 8 | not reported | $18,087 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 7 | not reported | $18,087 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | $18,087 | not reported |
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
Beaver Falls Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. No accreditor was found for this campus in the DAPIP database, and federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) does not apply here since the school does not participate in Title IV programs. The campus offers 3 programs across cosmetology and nail technician training, with cosmetology schools (9) and nail technician schools (7) representing its top program offerings.
Federal completion and earnings data specific to this campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs is 66.2%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The school reports 16 trade completers.
Because federal aid is not available here, students would need to arrange private financing or pay out of pocket for cosmetology or nail technician training. This setup may suit students focused on short, hands-on beauty programs rather than degree-seeking adult learners requiring financial aid support, though program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify current details, contact the school directly at (724) 843-7700 or visit https://bfbeauty.com/, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any updated federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Beaver Falls Beauty Academy offers 3 programs total, with cosmetology schools (9) and nail technician schools (7) as its top offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
No accreditor was found for this campus in the DAPIP database, so accreditation status is not confirmed in federal data. Contact the school directly at (724) 843-7700 to ask about accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
How this campus's completion rate compares to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs is 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for any available figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (724) 843-7700 or visit https://bfbeauty.com/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Beaver Falls Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which means it is operated for profit rather than by a public system or non-profit organization, and it does not participate in federal Title IV aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215336, or contact the school at (724) 843-7700.
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 to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Beaver Falls Beauty Academy at (724) 843-7700 or through its website at https://bfbeauty.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215336 may allow direct comparisons.
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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.