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Hillsdale Beauty College
Hillsdale, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 64 Waldron St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 · Phone: (517) 437-4670 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hillsdale Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Hillsdale, Michigan offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Hillsdale Beauty College has a 58.3% completion rate, near the Michigan state average of 56.9%, with median graduate debt of $9,377 and median earnings of $17,793 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Hillsdale Beauty College is $18,230, federal financial aid can be used here, and 47.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 | 2 | $11,777 | 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
Hillsdale Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Hillsdale, Michigan, a distant town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The school's single program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program offering. Enrollment is small, with 26 undergraduate students and 2 trade completers reported.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 58.3%, which is near the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,377. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,793. The annual cost of attendance is $18,230, and 47.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this school.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology credential rather than a multi-program associate degree pathway; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported here, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and current outcomes, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus. Program length, licensing requirements, and course schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hillsdale Beauty College offers cosmetology programs, listed as its top program family with cosmetology schools as the primary offering.
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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 58.3%, which is near the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,377, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,793.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $18,230.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hillsdale Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure 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 at (517) 437-4670 or visit its website for details.
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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?168555.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or lengths needed to assess fit for career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or Michigan's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hillsdale Beauty College at (517) 437-4670 or through its website at https://www.hillsdalebeautycollege.com/.
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 cosmetology programs 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.