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Ideal Beauty Academy
Louisville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 10213 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 · Phone: (502) 290-4700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Ideal Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Louisville, Kentucky, offering esthetician training programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the Kentucky state average completion rate is 55.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $26,340 | $38,580 | $46,280 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 17 | $16,605 | not reported | $7,917 |
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
Ideal Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Louisville, Kentucky, in a large suburb setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. No accreditor was found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database for this school, so accreditation status is not reported for this campus in federal data. The school's primary program area is esthetician training, with 17 students recorded as completers in this field.
Detailed outcome figures for this campus are limited in the federal data currently available. The completion rate for this campus compared to the Kentucky state average of 55.5% is 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.
Given the single program family of esthetician schools, this campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on beauty and skincare training rather than a broad range of trade options. Whether the program length and format fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule, and format. To verify accreditation status, outcomes, and costs independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided, and contact Ideal Beauty Academy directly by phone or through its website for current program details.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ideal Beauty Academy offers esthetician school training, with 17 program completers recorded in this field. This is the only program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
No accreditor was found for this school in the Department of Education's DAPIP database, so accreditation status is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (502) 290-4700 or visit its website to ask about accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning 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 for this campus compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Kentucky state average completion rate is 55.5%, per the College Scorecard.
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 updates or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard for future updates.
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 at (502) 290-4700 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ideal Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and how financial aid or outcomes compare to public or non-profit institutions. This distinction is useful when comparing schools using the College Scorecard.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about the schedule and duration of the esthetician program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480161 for official federal data on this campus. You may also contact the school directly by phone or through its website.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school suits an adult career-changer is not detailed in the available data, since program length and schedule are not reported. Contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and flexibility.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ideal Beauty Academy at (502) 290-4700 or visit https://idealbeautyacademy.net/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby esthetician schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard to look up and compare other schools in the Louisville 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.