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Glitz School of Cosmetology
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2755 E. Idaho, Las Cruces, NM 88011 · Phone: (575) 532-5683 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Glitz School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Las Cruces, NM offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Glitz School of Cosmetology has a 68.7% completion rate, above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%, and graduates carry a median debt of $7,999, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Attending Glitz School of Cosmetology costs $20,123 per year, and federal financial aid can be used here, with 59.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $30,010 | $47,230 | $66,960 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,190 | $37,750 | $46,240 |
| Barbers | $36,440 | $39,100 | $39,320 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $25,720 | $25,720 | $32,980 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (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, 300–899 hours | 59 | not reported | not reported | $7,308 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | not reported | not reported | $7,308 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | $7,308 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | $7,308 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | $7,308 |
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
Glitz School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 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 awards programs primarily in esthetician training, cosmetology, and barbering, with esthetician schools being the largest program by enrollment.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.7%, which is above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,999. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $20,123, and 59.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This school may suit students seeking hands-on training in personal care trades such as cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided. With 124 undergraduate students and 121 trade completers reported, the school operates at a modest scale typical of a single-campus vocational institution in a midsize city. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and review additional outcome details through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since not every metric relevant to a specific program is captured in the school-level figures presented here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Glitz School of Cosmetology offers programs in esthetician training, cosmetology, barbering, and nail technology. The largest programs by completions are esthetician schools (59), cosmetology schools (28), and barber schools (17).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 completion rate is 68.7%, which is above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,999, 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 any updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,123, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Glitz School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. This can affect tuition costs and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488651.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner accommodations, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (575) 532-5683 to ask about scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Glitz School of Cosmetology at (575) 532-5683 or through its website at https://www.glitz.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up other institutions in the area.
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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.