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Charles of Italy Beauty College

Lake Havasu City, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsMassage therapy schools
74%completion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$7,388median debt of graduates
$16,810median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$26,269median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$15,845annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1987 McCulloch Blvd, Suite 205, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 · Phone: (928) 453-6666 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Charles of Italy Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, offering cosmetology, nail technician, and massage therapy programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 74.0% completion rate versus a 64.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,388 and median earnings of $26,269 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Charles of Italy Beauty College is $15,845, federal financial aid can be used here, and 62.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Charles of Italy Beau… Charles of Italy Beau…: 74% 74% Arizona average Arizona average: 64.4% 64.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,050$36,810$45,520
Manicurists and pedicurists$30,800$35,290$36,650
Massage therapists$37,800$62,400$72,800

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 24 $15,299 not reported $7,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 $15,299 not reported $7,000
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 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.

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About this school

Charles of Italy Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 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 awards programs in three trade families, most commonly cosmetology (24 completers), nail technician training (12 completers), and massage therapy (4 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 74.0%, above the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,388, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,269. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,845, and 62.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in cosmetology, nail technology, or massage therapy rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and scheduling details not reported here; contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data yourself, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directory and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Charles of Italy Beauty College offers cosmetology, nail technician, and massage therapy programs. Cosmetology is the largest program by completions (24), followed by nail technology (12) and massage therapy (4).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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. About 62.1% 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 74.0%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,388, per federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,269, per federal College Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $15,845.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school. That designation can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and how outcomes are reported compared to public institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (928) 453-6666 or visit its website to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?104391.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career-changers depends on program schedules and lengths, which are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to discuss options for adult students.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for cosmetology, nail technology, and massage therapy vary by state and are not detailed in this federal data; check with the Arizona state licensing board or the school itself.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Charles of Italy Beauty College at (928) 453-6666 or through its website, https://www.charlesofitaly.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to search and compare similar programs in the area.

Nearby trade and career schools in Arizona

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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.

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