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Institute of Beauty Careers
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 199 Llorens Torres Ave Corner To Coll y Toste St, Arecibo, PR 00613 · Phone: (787) 878-2880 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Institute of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Arecibo, PR offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 14.1% completion rate versus a 69.2% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $17,713. Graduate debt figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Institute of Beauty Careers is $12,954, federal financial aid can be used here, and 98.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,410 | $23,440 | $27,150 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,840 | $22,090 | $22,910 |
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,840 | $22,900 | $22,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Puerto Rico (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 | 39 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | 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
Institute of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit trade school located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. 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 by eligible students. The campus offers four program families, with the top programs being esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 14.1%, which is below the state average of 69.2%. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,713. The annual cost of attendance is $12,954, and 98.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on training programs in the beauty and personal care trades, such as esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering, within a small-city setting. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should note the completion rate is below the state average and should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly for details on program length, schedules, and licensing requirements is recommended, as these specifics are not detailed in the available federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Institute of Beauty Careers offers four program families: esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, barber schools, and nail tech schools. The top programs by enrollment are esthetician (39), cosmetology (29), and barber (21).
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 if eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 14.1%, which is below the state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (787) 878-2880 or check the College Scorecard link for possible updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,713 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $12,954.
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, financial aid packaging, and institutional funding sources 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 at (787) 878-2880 or visit https://www.ibcbelleza.com/ 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240879.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss specific program formats.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school directly for information on state licensing for esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Institute of Beauty Careers by phone at (787) 878-2880 or visit their website at https://www.ibcbelleza.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240879 to compare completion and earnings figures across 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.