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Edge Academy of Beauty
Manchester, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 356 Manchester Square Shopping Center, Suite 19, Manchester, KY 40962 · Phone: (606) 599-3813 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Edge Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Manchester, Kentucky, offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Completion rate and comparison to Kentucky's 55.5% state average are not reported for this campus in federal data, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Edge Academy of Beauty is $20,565, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
| Skincare specialists | $26,340 | $38,580 | $46,280 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $31,480 | $45,310 | $47,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Edge Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Manchester, Kentucky, in a remote rural setting. The campus 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 school awards credentials in cosmetology (12 completers), esthetician training (9 completers), and nail technician programs (5 completers), among four total program offerings.
Federal data shows a total undergraduate enrollment of 56 students, with 26 trade completers in the reported period. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 55.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,565, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care training programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers should verify accreditation status and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Edge Academy of Beauty offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, totaling four programs across these families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to Kentucky's 55.5% state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
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 directly at (606) 599-3813 for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,565 according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Edge Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and eligibility for certain aid programs; students should compare costs carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (606) 599-3813 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official 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 school offers hands-on beauty-industry programs like cosmetology and esthetics, though specific scheduling and program-length details for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Kentucky's state licensing board for cosmetology and esthetics requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Edge Academy of Beauty at (606) 599-3813 or through its website at https://edgeacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons to other nearby schools are not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion and cost data 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.