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Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center
Culpeper, Virginia · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 311 South East Street #120, Culpeper, VA 22701 · Phone: (540) 727-8003 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center is a public trade school in Culpeper, Virginia, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center has an 87.5% completion rate, above the state average of 57.1%, 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 Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center is $19,550, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 40.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (U.S.) | $27,040 | $35,790 | $48,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 | 28 | not reported | not reported | $10,466 |
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
Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center is a public trade school in Culpeper, Virginia, located in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, and most of its graduates complete that program track.
Federal data show a completion rate of 87.5%, above the state average of 57.1% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,550, and about 40.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enroll here.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 34 students and 28 recent program completers, this campus operates on a compact scale focused on a single trade. Because program length details are not specified in the data provided, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration. This setting may suit those seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology credential rather than a broad multi-program campus. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center offers cosmetology programs, with 28 recent program completers listed under this single program family.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 87.5%, which is above the Virginia state average of 57.1% for similar programs, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (540) 727-8003 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 $19,550 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which can affect tuition levels and eligibility for certain state-based aid programs compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (540) 727-8003 or via its website to confirm scheduling and duration.
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/?446206.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in the data provided; contact the school or Virginia's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center at (540) 727-8003 or visit https://www.culpepercosmetology.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and costs across schools.
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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.