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Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, Mississippi · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Nail technician schoolsCosmetology schoolsBarber schools
88%completion rate · Mississippi avg 60%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$14,489median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$18,468median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,207annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1265 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS 39501 · Phone: 2288642920101 · 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.

Chris Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Gulfport, Mississippi, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Chris Beauty College has an 88.1% completion rate, above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $18,468, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Chris Beauty College is $27,207, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 48.2% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Chris Beauty College Chris Beauty College: 88.1% 88.1% Mississippi average Mississippi average: 59.5% 59.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,750$37,300$45,800
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$17,370$27,560$39,810
Barbers$26,290$38,480$38,760

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (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, 300–899 hours 28 $12,475 $19,531 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 24 $12,475 $19,531 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $12,475 $19,531 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 $12,475 $19,531 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

Chris Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's most awarded programs are nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, drawing from four program families in total.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 88.1%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,468. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,207, and 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 73 and 64 trade completers, appears to suit students pursuing short, hands-on cosmetology and personal-care trade programs rather than multi-year associate degrees. Its small-city setting and program mix may fit adult career-changers seeking focused licensure training, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Chris Beauty College offers nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, spread across four program families in total.

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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 88.1%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,468 per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,207.

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

Chris Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared with public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website provided for schedule details.

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

You can verify accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175494.

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

The school's focus on short, hands-on cosmetology and personal-care trade programs may suit adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and formats are not reported for this campus in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements for cosmetology, nail technician, and barber trades vary by state; contact the school directly to learn what certification exams or state licenses its programs prepare students for.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Chris Beauty College by phone at 2288642920101 or visit its website at https://www.chrisbeautycollege.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative placement or outcome rankings against nearby schools are not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to compare available metrics across schools directly.

Nearby trade and career schools in Mississippi

See all trade and career schools in Mississippi or search by ZIP code.

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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