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Cheeks Beauty Academy
Loveland, Colorado · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 5010 Granite Street, Loveland, CO 80538 · Phone: (970) 667-4122 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cheeks Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Loveland, Colorado, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Cheeks Beauty Academy has a 72.2% completion rate versus a 69.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,000 and median earnings of $25,459 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Cheeks Beauty Academy is $14,861, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,520 | $37,690 | $59,710 |
| Skincare specialists | $31,940 | $54,500 | $76,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (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 | 16 | $18,450 | $15,552 | $6,799 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $18,450 | $15,552 | $6,799 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $18,450 | $15,552 | $6,799 |
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
Cheeks Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Loveland, Colorado, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid applies here since the school participates in Title IV programs. Its most common programs are cosmetology schools and esthetician schools, with cosmetology drawing the largest number of completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.2%, which is near the state average of 69.2% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $25,459. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,861, and 55.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Based on the program families offered, this campus centers on cosmetology and esthetician training, fields that typically involve hands-on, in-person instruction rather than long academic degree tracks. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules and format directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest completion, debt, and earnings figures before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cheeks Beauty Academy offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology schools (17 completers) and esthetician schools (10 completers) being the top 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 55.8% 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 72.2%, which is near the state average of 69.2% per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $7,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $25,459 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,861.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cheeks Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which means it operates as a business rather than a publicly funded or nonprofit institution, a distinction that can affect tuition pricing and ownership structure.
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 (970) 667-4122 or via https://cheeksusa.com/ to confirm schedules.
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 outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?381699.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology and esthetician program families are typically hands-on and in-person, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; reach out to the school to discuss your situation.
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 or Colorado's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cheeks Beauty Academy at (970) 667-4122 or visit https://cheeksusa.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?381699 to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures 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.