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Brittany Beauty Academy
Brooklyn, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 375 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 · Phone: (718) 745-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jun 2024 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed.
Brittany Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Brooklyn, New York, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Brittany Beauty Academy's completion rate is 53.8%, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $17,992 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Brittany Beauty Academy is $28,596, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $33,510 | $42,910 | $63,280 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $32,240 | $34,660 | $34,930 |
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, 300–899 hours | 72 | $17,584 | $16,118 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $17,584 | $16,118 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 19 | $17,584 | $16,118 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 4 | $17,584 | $16,118 | $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
Brittany Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Brooklyn, New York, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards programs mainly in three areas: esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician training being its largest program by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.8%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry were $17,992. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,596, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. Program length in years or months is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in personal-care trades such as esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific schedule and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since some figures such as licensing requirements and program length are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Brittany Beauty Academy offers programs in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician training being the largest by completions. The campus reports four total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 53.8%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $17,992.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,596.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Brittany Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (718) 745-1000 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?189404 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers programs in personal-care trades such as esthetics, cosmetology, and nail technology, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Brittany Beauty Academy at (718) 745-1000 or visit https://brittanyacademy.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for similar 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.