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Career Academy of Hair Design
Springdale, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 346 E. Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764 · Phone: (479) 986-0775 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Springdale, Arkansas offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Career Academy of Hair Design has a 73.4% completion rate, above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $6,365 and median earnings of $21,567 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Career Academy of Hair Design is $17,005, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 69.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
| Skincare specialists | $23,580 | $36,520 | $39,890 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $23,930 | $27,690 | $28,200 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 | 74 | $16,735 | $17,780 | $8,303 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 72 | $16,735 | $17,780 | $8,303 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $16,735 | $17,780 | $8,303 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $16,735 | $17,780 | $8,303 |
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
Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Springdale, Arkansas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus's top programs are cosmetology, esthetician training, and nail technician training, with cosmetology being the largest program by far.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 73.4%, which is above the state average of 57.3% for similar programs in Arkansas. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $6,365, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,567. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,005, and 69.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking focused, hands-on training in beauty and personal-care trades rather than a broad associate-degree pathway, based on its program families of cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology. It may suit career changers looking for a defined trade credential, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology and esthetician training being the largest by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, and 69.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.4%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,365, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,567.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,005.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms 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 directly at (479) 986-0775 or visit its website for 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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?107220.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families are focused on cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, which may suit a career changer seeking a defined trade credential, though specific fit details like schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (479) 986-0775 or through its website at https://www.beautynwa.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard for other campuses in the area.
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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.