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Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics

Lincoln, Nebraska · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schools
60%completion rate · Nebraska avg 61%
$9,955median debt of graduates
$23,293median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$23,615annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 5601 South 59th Street Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68516 · Phone: (402) 261-5322 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2024 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed.
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.

Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics is a private for-profit trade school in Lincoln, Nebraska offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 60.0% completion rate, near the Nebraska state average of 61.0%, with a median graduate debt of $9,955; median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported.

Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics reports an annual cost of attendance of $23,615, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Entourage Institute o… Entourage Institute o…: 60% 60% Nebraska average Nebraska average: 61% 61% 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$28,080$34,320$49,870

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (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, 2–4 years 18 $23,253 $14,072 $12,000

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

Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics is a private for-profit trade school located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It 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 campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounts for its 18 recent completers.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.0%, which is near the Nebraska state average of 61.0%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,955. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,615, and 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of financially need-based enrollment.

This school may suit students seeking focused, single-track training in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree pathway, though specific program lengths are not stated in the available data. Because the school operates in a large city and enrolls a modest 99 undergraduates, it may appeal to career changers pursuing hands-on beauty industry training, though this inference is limited to what is reported. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers cosmetology schools programs, with 18 recent completers reported in federal data. This is the only program family listed for this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 aid programs, meaning students may 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 60.0%, which is near the Nebraska state average of 61.0%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,955, 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; check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $23,615 per year.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid terms, and accountability structures 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 at (402) 261-5322 for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486859.

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

The data does not directly address adult learner fit, but the single-program, hands-on cosmetology focus and large-city locale may suit career changers seeking focused training; verify scheduling details with the school.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Nebraska's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics at (402) 261-5322 or visit https://www.entouragebeautyne.com/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Lincoln, NE

See all trade and career schools in Nebraska or search by ZIP code.

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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