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Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC
Waterbury, Connecticut · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 27A South Commons Road, Waterbury, CT 06704 · Phone: (203) 528-0200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC is a private for-profit trade school in Waterbury, Connecticut, offering cosmetology and barber training programs.
Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC has a 100.0% completion rate versus a 71.5% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC is $14,033, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 85.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $34,010 | $44,620 | $59,790 |
| Barbers | $38,500 | $41,400 | $43,640 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Connecticut (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 | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | 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
Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC is a private for-profit trade school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Accreditation status is not found in DAPIP for this campus. The school's top programs are cosmetology and barber training, with five completers reported in each program family.
Federal data show a completion rate of 100.0% at this campus, compared with a state average of 71.5% — placing it above the state average. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,033. A relatively high share of students, 85.7%, receive Pell Grants, suggesting the student population includes many from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of about 5 students and only 10 total trade completers reported, appears to run compact cosmetology and barber programs rather than multi-year degree tracks, though exact program lengths are not stated in the data provided. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current accreditation and outcome details directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC offers cosmetology and barber programs, with five completers reported in each program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status is not found in DAPIP for this campus. Contact the school at (203) 528-0200 or visit belleacademy.com to confirm current accreditation.
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 100.0%, compared to a Connecticut state average of 71.5%, placing this campus above the state average per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,033.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (203) 528-0200 for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481571 or contact the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a small enrollment (about 5 students) and compact cosmetology and barber tracks, but program length and schedule details are not reported, so contact the school to see if it fits a career-change timeline.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC at (203) 528-0200 or through its website, https://www.belleacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in the inputs provided; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and costs across campuses.
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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.