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Elite Academy of Hair Design

Bridgeport, Ohio · Private for-profit career school

Cosmetology schools
84%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$6,837median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$18,517annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 56104 National Rd., Suite 115, Bridgeport, OH 43912 · Phone: (740) 325-1622 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Elite Academy of Hair Design has an 84.4% completion rate, above Ohio's 68.8% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $6,837, 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 Elite Academy of Hair Design is $18,517, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 60.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Elite Academy of Hair… Elite Academy of Hair…: 84.4% 84.4% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 27 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.

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About this school

Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, Ohio, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program (27 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 84.4%, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carried a median debt of $6,837. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $18,517, and 60.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

With a single program family focused on cosmetology and a small suburban setting, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on path into the beauty industry, including adult career changers, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Elite Academy of Hair Design offers cosmetology programs, with 27 completers reported in its cosmetology schools program.

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 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 84.4%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,837, 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 at (740) 325-1622 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $18,517.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options 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 to confirm scheduling 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 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?492005.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's single focused cosmetology program may appeal to adult career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school directly at (740) 325-1622 or visit their website for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Elite Academy of Hair Design at (740) 325-1622 or through its website, https://www.eliteacademyofhairdesign.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across institutions.

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.

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