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Cutting Edge Academy
Succasunna, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school
Address: 45 Sunset Strip and Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876 · Phone: (862) 251-7290 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Succasunna, NJ, offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Cutting Edge Academy has an 80.0% completion rate versus a 61.9% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Cutting Edge Academy is $37,264, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 31.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
| Barbers | $32,220 | $54,850 | $63,170 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 32 | $18,009 | not reported | $7,463 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $18,009 | not reported | $7,463 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $18,009 | not reported | $7,463 |
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
Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Succasunna, New Jersey, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants. The school's programs fall under the cosmetology and barbering families, with its top programs being cosmetology (34 completers) and barber training (20 completers) out of 54 total trade completers among 99 undergraduates.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.0%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $37,264, and 31.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus appears geared toward students pursuing cosmetology or barbering credentials in a relatively short, hands-on training format rather than a multi-year associate degree path, which may suit adult learners or career changers seeking a defined entry point into personal-care trades. Before enrolling, prospective students should independently verify accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, since program length, licensing requirements, and costs can change and should be confirmed directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cutting Edge Academy offers cosmetology and barbering programs, with cosmetology (34 completers) and barber training (20 completers) as its top programs.
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 financial 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 80.0%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $37,264.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of accreditation oversight it undergoes compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (862) 251-7290 or visit its website for specific program 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology and barbering programs suggest a shorter, hands-on training format, which may suit adult learners seeking a defined entry point into personal-care trades, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and barbering are set by the state of New Jersey and are not detailed in this federal data; contact the school for guidance on required licensing exams.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cutting Edge Academy at (862) 251-7290 or through its website at https://www.cuttingedgeacademynj.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490300 can be used to compare similar programs.
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.