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Berkowits School of Electrolysis
Forest Hills, New York · Private for-profit career school
Address: 107-25 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · Phone: (718) 544-4234 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Berkowits School of Electrolysis is a private for-profit trade school in Forest Hills, NY offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Berkowits School of Electrolysis has an 83.8% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Berkowits School of Electrolysis; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and about 12.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
| Skincare specialists | $33,510 | $42,910 | $63,280 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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, under 300 hours | 49 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
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
Berkowits School of Electrolysis is a private for-profit trade school located in Forest Hills, NY, a large city locale. The campus 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 attend. The school's top programs are cosmetology and esthetician training, with cosmetology enrolling 51 students and esthetician training enrolling 45 students, across 3 total program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.8%, which is above the state average of 64.0% for similar programs. About 96 students completed a trade program out of an undergraduate enrollment of 102. Roughly 12.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than multi-year associate degree programs, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Prospective students can also contact the school directly by phone or through its website to confirm program details, schedules, and costs before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Berkowits School of Electrolysis offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology enrolling 51 students and esthetician training enrolling 45, across 3 total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
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 83.8%, which is above the state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt figures are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (718) 544-4234 for details.
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?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition rates.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which may affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (718) 544-4234 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?189255.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short-format cosmetology and esthetician programs, which are commonly used by adults changing careers, though specific fit details are not provided in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school directly or check New York State licensing boards for cosmetology and esthetics requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Berkowits School of Electrolysis at (718) 544-4234 or visit https://estheticsschoolny.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in the available federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?189255 to compare similar programs.
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.