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International Academy of Style

Reno, Nevada · Private for-profit career school

Esthetician schoolsNail technician schoolsCosmetology schools
93%completion rate · Nevada avg 70%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$23,625median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,709median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,725annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2295 Market st, Reno, NV 89502 · Phone: (775) 823-9003 · 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.

International Academy of Style is a private for-profit trade school in Reno, Nevada, offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 92.6% completion rate versus a 70.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $32,709 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at International Academy of Style is $25,725, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 64.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
International Academy… International Academy…: 92.6% 92.6% Nevada average Nevada average: 70.4% 70.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$28,070$38,660$47,830
Manicurists and pedicurists$30,000$41,880$59,990
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$26,160$33,840$37,560

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 60 $22,291 $16,515 $8,281
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 30 $22,291 $16,515 $8,281
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 24 $22,291 $16,515 $8,281
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 $22,291 $16,515 $8,281

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

International Academy of Style is a private for-profit trade school in Reno, Nevada, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. Its most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with four program families offered overall.

According to federal data, the campus has a completion rate of 92.6%, which is above the state average of 70.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,709. The annual cost of attendance is $25,725, and 64.1% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body with significant financial need.

This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on programs in cosmetology and personal care fields rather than long associate-degree pathways, based on the program families listed. Adults considering a career change should note the relatively low completion-time trades represented here, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since some figures such as program duration and licensing timelines are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

International Academy of Style offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, among four program families total. The esthetician program is the largest by completer count, followed by nail technician and cosmetology.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 aid programs, so 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 is 92.6%, which is above the Nevada state average of 70.4%, per federal Scorecard data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,709 per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $25,725, 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 tuition levels, financial aid options, 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 (775) 823-9003 or via its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457785.

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

The school's programs are in short, hands-on personal-care trades such as esthetics, nails, and cosmetology, which may appeal to career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data.

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 or Nevada's state licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact International Academy of Style by phone at (775) 823-9003 or through its website at https://www.internationalacademyofstyle.com/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions in the Reno area.

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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