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International Beauty School 4
Martinsburg, West Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 201 West King Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 · Phone: (304) 263-4929 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Sep 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Mar 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
International Beauty School 4 is a private for-profit trade school in Martinsburg, WV, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
International Beauty School 4 has an 82.8% completion rate, above the West Virginia average of 68.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $18,906 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at International Beauty School 4 is $21,098, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 72.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $25,650 | $38,030 | $46,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $34,480 | $46,340 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,470 | $38,260 | $46,790 |
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (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 | 43 | $14,752 | $16,345 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 25 | $14,752 | $16,345 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $14,752 | $16,345 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $14,752 | $16,345 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $14,752 | $16,345 | $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.
About this school
International Beauty School 4 is a private for-profit trade school located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid (FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used to attend. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools (43 completions), cosmetology schools (28), and nail technician schools (13), alongside barber programs, for a total of five program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.8%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after enrollment are reported at $18,906. Annual cost of attendance is $21,098, and 72.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student body. Enrollment stands at 86 undergraduates with 89 trade completers reported.
This campus fits students seeking hands-on, career-focused training in cosmetology-related fields rather than a traditional multi-year degree; the short, program-specific structure may suit adult career-changers, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Any figures not listed here, such as placement rates, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
International Beauty School 4 offers five program families, most notably esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, nail technician schools, and barber schools. Esthetician programs have the most completions (43), followed by cosmetology (28) and nail technology (13).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its 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.
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 West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
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 10 years after entry are reported at $18,906.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,098.
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 the types of institutional aid available compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (304) 263-4929 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's profile page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on beauty and personal-care trades such as esthetics, cosmetology, and nail technology may suit adults seeking hands-on, career-focused training, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, or barbering are set by the state of West Virginia and are not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach International Beauty School 4 at (304) 263-4929 or visit https://www.theinternationalbeautyschool.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?238005 can be used to look up similar 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.