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D&S School of Cosmetology
Waterford, Michigan · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4180 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 · Phone: (248) 738-3860 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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D&S School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Waterford, Michigan, offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data such as completion rate comparison, median debt, and median earnings is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate is 56.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for D&S School of Cosmetology; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
D&S School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Waterford, Michigan. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school because it participates in Title IV programs. Its accreditation status is not found in the DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm accreditation directly with the school. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, and its most recorded program is cosmetology schools, with six students completing this program according to federal data.
Federal data shows six trade completers in the cosmetology program, but a completion rate specific to this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 56.9%. How this campus compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given the single, focused program offering, this school may suit students seeking a short, hands-on path into cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree track. Whether this fits an adult career changer specifically cannot be determined from program length or setting data, since that detail is not reported. Prospective students should verify accreditation and outcomes directly by contacting the school at (248) 738-3860, visiting dandsschoolofcosmetology.com, or reviewing the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
D&S School of Cosmetology offers programs in the cosmetology-schools family, with its top listed program being cosmetology schools, which had six completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this school is not found in the DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (248) 738-3860 or check the College Scorecard link to verify current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs is 56.9%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
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 or check the College Scorecard link for further details.
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?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
D&S School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of federal oversight applied 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 directly for current program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes by visiting the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?492096 or contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the available data, since program length and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact D&S School of Cosmetology at (248) 738-3860 or visit their website at https://dandsschoolofcosmetology.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby program options.
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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.