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Boca Beauty Academy
Boca Raton, Florida · Private for-profit
Address: 7820 Glades Road suite 175, Boca Raton, FL 33434 · Phone: 5614871191202 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Boca Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Boca Raton, FL offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Boca Beauty Academy has an 89.9% completion rate, above the Florida average of 70.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Boca Beauty Academy is $26,109, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 67.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, 300–899 hours | 88 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 21 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | $16,413 | $17,103 | $6,723 |
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 the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
Boca Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Boca Raton, Florida, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. The school awards credentials across nine program offerings, with its top programs being cosmetology schools (249 completers), esthetician schools (24 completers), and nail technician schools (21 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 89.9%, above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,109, and 67.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus is oriented toward cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology training rather than academic degree programs, which may suit students seeking hands-on, licensure-focused instruction over a shorter timeframe. Career changers should confirm specific program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since these details are not part of the federal data reviewed here. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data independently via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Boca Beauty Academy offers nine programs total, with the largest being cosmetology schools (249 completers), esthetician schools (24 completers), and nail technician schools (21 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.9%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,109.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Boca Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the types of financial aid or oversight that apply compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at the listed phone number or website for details on program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481483.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data set; reach out to the school directly to learn about state licensing exams tied to its cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Boca Beauty Academy by phone at 561-487-1191 or visit its website at https://www.bocabeautyacademy.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar institutions.
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.