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Belbo Beauty Institute
Shreveport, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1141 Shreveport Barksdale Highway, Shreveport, LA 71105 · Phone: 3188655591226 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Belbo Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Belbo Beauty Institute has a 77.8% completion rate, above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $16,792 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Belbo Beauty Institute is $27,182, federal financial aid including Pell Grants is accepted, and 66.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $20,340 | $36,890 | $47,880 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,190 | $28,170 | $36,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 17 | $13,055 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $13,055 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $13,055 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $13,055 | not reported | $9,500 |
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
Belbo Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Shreveport, Louisiana. 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 programs here. The campus most commonly awards credentials in esthetician programs (17 completers), cosmetology (14 completers), and nail technician training (4 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.8%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,792. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,182, and 66.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a student body that relies heavily on federal aid. Trade completers total 35 against an undergraduate enrollment of 84.
Given its focus on esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than a multi-year academic degree; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. Program lengths themselves are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Belbo Beauty Institute offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, with esthetician (17 completers) and cosmetology (14 completers) being the most common.
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 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 77.8%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,792.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,182.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Belbo Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the availability of certain aid compared to public institutions; prospective students should factor this into their decision.
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 3188655591226 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?159027.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the programs offered are shorter-term beauty and personal-care training, which may be relevant to consider when contacting the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Louisiana state licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Belbo Beauty Institute at 3188655591226 or through its website, https://www.belbobeautyinstitute.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; use the College Scorecard link to compare figures with other 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.