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Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design
Spokane, Washington · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: W 309 Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 · Phone: 50962432441 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Spokane, Washington offering cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician programs.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate in Washington is 66.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $36,830 | $59,510 | $73,540 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $38,660 | $49,900 | $58,120 |
| Skincare specialists | $48,620 | $79,320 | $95,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (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 | 36 | $19,959 | $19,797 | $9,467 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $19,959 | $19,797 | $9,467 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $19,959 | $19,797 | $9,467 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $19,959 | $19,797 | $9,467 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $19,959 | $19,797 | $9,467 |
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
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Spokane, Washington. No accreditor was found for this campus in the federal DAPIP database, and this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here. The campus awards credentials across five program offerings, most commonly in cosmetology, with smaller numbers of nail technician and esthetician program completions.
Among the numbers available, the school reported 77 trade program completers. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Washington is 66.1%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are 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.
Because detailed program lengths and schedules are not included in the data provided, whether this school suits a short-term career changer versus someone seeking a longer credential cannot be determined from what's reported here. Prospective students should contact the school directly by phone or through its website for current program lengths, costs, and schedules, and can review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any additional federal data that may be available or updated over time.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design offers programs in cosmetology, nail technician training, and esthetician training, with cosmetology being the largest program by completions (63).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
No accreditor was found for this campus in the federal DAPIP database. Contact the school directly to ask about any accreditation it may hold.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data, so it cannot be compared to the Washington state average of 66.1%. The school reported 77 trade program completers overall.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for the school for any future updates.
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 at its listed phone number or website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for owner profit rather than being funded by government or a nonprofit board; this can affect tuition pricing and financial aid availability.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's dedicated page for any federal data on file, and contact the school directly to ask about its current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and schedules are not reported in the data provided, so fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from what's available here. Contact the school to discuss program format and duration.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design by phone at 509-624-32441 or visit its website at glendow.com for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard to look up other campuses in Spokane, WA for comparison.
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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.