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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton
Dayton, Ohio · Private for-profit
Address: 568 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 · Phone: (937) 433-1944 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton is a private for-profit trade school in Dayton, OH offering nail technician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 77.6% 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 at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton is $15,878, federal financial aid applies (Title IV), and 33.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, under 300 hours | 33 | $16,135 | $17,338 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $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-South 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 federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus's most awarded programs are nail technician training and cosmetology, which together account for the bulk of its 62 recent completers.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 77.6%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,731, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $22,271. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,878, and 33.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 69 students in a large suburb setting, may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in nail technology or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree. Career changers should confirm current program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since federal data does not report program duration. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, contact the accreditor listed above or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard entry for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers nail technician training (33 completers) and cosmetology (29 completers), its 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 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.6%, 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 $9,731, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,271.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $15,878.
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) 433-1944 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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the listed URL.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, focused program families (nail technology and cosmetology) with above-average completion rates, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and fit should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing needed for cosmetology or nail technician work.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton by phone at (937) 433-1944 or through its website, https://www.creativeimages.edu/.
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; check the College Scorecard link for a broader comparison.
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.