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Cosmetology Training Center
Lafayette, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 5520 Johnston Street, Suite H2, Lafayette, LA 70503 · Phone: (337) 237-6868 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cosmetology Training Center is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Cosmetology Training Center has an 83.3% completion rate, above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Median graduate debt is $7,800, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $16,194.
Annual cost of attendance at Cosmetology Training Center is $17,251, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 52 | $13,578 | not reported | $7,401 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $13,578 | not reported | $7,401 |
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
Cosmetology Training Center is a private for-profit trade school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program area, serving 54 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 125 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,800, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,194. The annual cost of attendance is $17,251, and 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students looking for a focused, single-field trade education in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cosmetology Training Center offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools program family, with cosmetology schools as its top program serving 54 completers.
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 school participates in Title IV federal 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 83.3%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,800, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,194.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $17,251.
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, ownership incentives, 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 (337) 237-6868 or via its website to confirm.
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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407142.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; 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 at (337) 237-6868 to learn about state licensing needed for cosmetology work.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Cosmetology Training Center by phone at (337) 237-6868 or visit its website at https://cosmetlafayettela.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.
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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.