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Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Road 107 Km 3.1 Bo. Borinquen, Aguadilla, PR 00603 · Phone: (787) 882-7222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Aguadilla, PR offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc has a 100.0% completion rate, above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $21,241, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc is $11,935, federal financial aid can be used here, and 97.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,840 | $22,090 | $22,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Puerto Rico (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, 1–2 years | 5 | 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.
About this school
Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) at this campus. The school's primary offering is cosmetology, with its top program listed as Cosmetology schools, which awarded 5 completions among an undergraduate enrollment of 57.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0% at this campus, above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,241. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,935, and 97.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus centers on a single trade family — cosmetology — in a midsize suburb setting, which may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus. Because program length details are not included in the data provided, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and length of study. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, listed as Cosmetology schools with 5 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a current status of 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 97.5% 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 100.0%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (787) 882-7222 or visit the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,241 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $11,935.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and program structure 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 (787) 882-7222 or via its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443951.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program length or schedule details, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
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 information on cosmetology licensing in Puerto Rico.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (787) 882-7222 or through its website at https://www.charliesacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443951 to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.