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Christina and Company Education Center

Lafayette, Indiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schools
89%completion rate · Indiana avg 66%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$14,984annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905 · Phone: (765) 446-1811 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2026 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. 3 sanction actions in the window.
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.

Christina and Company Education Center is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, Indiana offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Christina and Company Education Center has an 88.9% completion rate, above the Indiana state average of 65.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Christina and Company Education Center is $14,984, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 18.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Christina and Company… Christina and Company…: 88.9% 88.9% Indiana average Indiana average: 65.5% 65.5% 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$23,890$32,830$44,910
Skincare specialists$24,440$44,450$52,390

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 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

Christina and Company Education Center is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, Indiana, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school primarily awards credentials in cosmetology (24 completers) and esthetics (19 completers), reflecting its two program families: cosmetology and esthetician training.

Federal data show a completion rate of 88.9%, above the Indiana state average of 65.5% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,984, and 18.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a modest share of low-income enrollment relative to some career schools.

With a small enrollment of 44 undergraduate students and 43 trade program completers, this campus operates at a small-city scale focused on hands-on cosmetology and esthetics training. The short, skills-based format of these programs may suit students seeking a focused entry into personal-care licensure fields rather than a multi-year degree path, 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 the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology programs (24 completers) and esthetician programs (19 completers), its only two program families.

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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 88.9%, which is above the Indiana state average of 65.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (765) 446-1811 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed as $14,984.

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 pricing and financial aid eligibility 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 (765) 446-1811 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 check federal outcomes at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491552.

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

The school's small enrollment and focus on short, skills-based cosmetology and esthetician training may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and program-length details are not reported in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetician fields are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Indiana's licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Christina and Company Education Center at (765) 446-1811 or visit https://www.ccedcenter.com/ for application information.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not available in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and other outcomes across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Lafayette, IN

See all trade and career schools in Indiana 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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