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Crave Beauty Academy
Wichita, Kansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3804 W Douglas, Wichita, KS 67203 · Phone: (316) 943-5516 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Wichita, Kansas offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Crave Beauty Academy has a 72.7% completion rate, above the Kansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $26,589 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Crave Beauty Academy is $21,969, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,880 | $45,760 | $54,170 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,320 | $30,930 | $37,550 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 | 51 | $18,481 | $18,224 | $8,765 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $18,481 | $18,224 | $8,765 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $18,481 | $18,224 | $8,765 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $18,481 | $18,224 | $8,765 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $18,481 | $18,224 | $8,765 |
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
Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Wichita, Kansas, 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. Its programs are concentrated in personal care fields, with the largest enrollments in esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, drawing from a total undergraduate enrollment of 303 students.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 72.7%, above the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $26,589. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,969, and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training in beauty and personal care trades rather than a broad academic degree; whether it fits a particular adult learner's schedule or career-change goals is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Crave Beauty Academy offers programs in esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with a total of 5 program offerings. Esthetician training is the largest program by enrollment, with 85 students, followed by nail technician (50) and cosmetology (33).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Crave Beauty Academy 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, 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 72.7%, which is above the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Crave Beauty Academy carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $26,589.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,969.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid mix compared to public or non-profit institutions; students should weigh cost against reported outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (316) 943-5516 or visit its website for program duration 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 review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417503.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school fits an adult career-changer's needs is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school's focused personal-care program offerings suggest specialized training, but scheduling and format should be confirmed directly with the school.
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 to learn what state licensing exams or certifications apply to its esthetician, nail technician, or cosmetology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Crave Beauty Academy at (316) 943-5516 or through its website, https://www.cravebeautyacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to look up other Wichita-area cosmetology and esthetician programs for comparison.
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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.