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Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schoolsEsthetician schoolsMassage therapy schools
83%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
$6,199median debt of graduates
$20,710median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$21,386median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,313annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 7587-7599 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 · Phone: (561) 547-6333 · 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.

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, FL offering cosmetology, nail technician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach has an 82.8% completion rate, above the state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,199 and median earnings of $21,386 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is reported at $42,313, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 40.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Hollywood Institute o… Hollywood Institute o…: 82.8% 82.8% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% 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$27,450$29,530$35,090
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260
Barbers$31,000$49,410$59,240
Skincare specialists$27,860$43,880$62,650
Massage therapists$30,310$49,680$59,700

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, 300–899 hours 51 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 48 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 46 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 38 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 24 $15,657 $15,253 $6,333
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 $14,277 $16,968 $6,333
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $14,277 $16,968 $6,333

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

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit trade school located in West Palm Beach, Florida. 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 mainly in cosmetology, with cosmetology schools (124 completers), nail technician schools (48 completers), and barber schools (38 completers) making up its top program families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.8%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,199, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,386. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $42,313, and 40.0% of students receive Pell Grants. All other outcome figures not mentioned here are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training programs in personal care trades such as cosmetology, nail technology, and barbering rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult and career-changer fit should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcomes, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and consult 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 programs across program families including cosmetology, nail technology, barbering, esthetics, and massage therapy. The top programs by completions are cosmetology schools (124), nail technician schools (48), and barber schools (38).

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 student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to attend.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 82.8%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,199, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,386, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $42,313.

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 and financial aid eligibility compared with public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (561) 547-6333 or visit its website 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485379.

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

The data does not report program schedules or formats 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 in federal data; contact the school at (561) 547-6333 or visit https://www.hi.edu/ for program-specific licensing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (561) 547-6333 or visit its website at https://www.hi.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485379 for nearby 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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