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Hot Springs Beauty College
Hot Springs, Arkansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 100 Cones Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · Phone: (501) 624-4258 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hot Springs Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Hot Springs, Arkansas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Hot Springs Beauty College has a 47.8% completion rate, below the Arkansas average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,700 and median earnings of $21,563 ten years after entry.
Hot Springs Beauty College's annual cost of attendance is $21,068, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, with 73.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 | 34 | $13,127 | $8,333 | 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
Hot Springs Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 34 program completions among its offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 47.8%, which is below the Arkansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,700, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,563. The annual cost of attendance is $21,068, and 73.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 86 students.
This campus centers on a single program family—cosmetology—suggesting it may fit students seeking focused, hands-on training in that field rather than a broad range of trade options. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students, including career changers, should weigh the cost and outcomes data carefully before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data directly, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hot Springs Beauty College offers cosmetology programs, with 34 completions reported in this program family. It is the school's only listed program area.
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 here. Currently, 73.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.8%, which is below the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,700 per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,563 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,068 according to federal data.
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 the type of financial aid programs and oversight applied 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 (501) 624-4258 or visit their 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 data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, available at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?107099.
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 directly to confirm state cosmetology licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hot Springs Beauty College by phone at (501) 624-4258 or through their website at https://hotspringsbeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?107099 to compare institutions.
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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.