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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton
Dayton, Ohio · Private for-profit
Address: 7535 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 · Phone: (937) 454-1200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton is a private for-profit trade school in Dayton, OH offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 73.8% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,731 and median earnings of $22,271 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $16,456, and this school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 53.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,350 | $39,150 | $52,870 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $26,650 | $35,590 | $45,240 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 | 62 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 54 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
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
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton is a private for-profit trade school located in Dayton, Ohio. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training being the largest program by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 73.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,731, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,271. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,456, and 53.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking hands-on, shorter-format training in personal care fields such as esthetics, nail technology, and cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree program, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently confirm accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the school directly for current tuition, schedules, and licensing requirements, since not all specifics are captured in the federal dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training having the highest number of completions (62), followed by nail technician (61) and cosmetology (39).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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, and 53.1% 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 73.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,731 per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,271.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $16,456.
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 structure 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 at (937) 454-1200 or visit 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 federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434830.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs in esthetics, nail technology, and cosmetology are shorter-format, hands-on trade programs, which may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (937) 454-1200 or visit its website at https://www.creativeimages.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434830 to compare similar institutions.
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.