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John Jay Beauty College

Kenner, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
90%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$26,021median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$17,985median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$12,975annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2844 Tennessee Ave, Kenner, LA 70062 · Phone: 5044672774105 · 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.

John Jay Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Kenner, Louisiana, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

John Jay Beauty College has a 90.0% completion rate, above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, and median earnings of $17,985 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at John Jay Beauty College is $12,975, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used since the school participates in Title IV. About 48.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
John Jay Beauty Colle… John Jay Beauty Colle…: 90% 90% Louisiana average Louisiana average: 59.2% 59.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$20,340$36,890$47,880
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,590$26,030$29,530

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 52 $14,414 $14,355 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 28 $14,414 $14,355 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.

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About this school

John Jay Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Kenner, Louisiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The campus is best known for its esthetician programs and cosmetology programs, which together make up its two program families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.0%, well above the Louisiana state average of 59.2% for similar programs. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $17,985. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $12,975, and about 48.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enroll here. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Because the school concentrates on esthetician and cosmetology training rather than broader associate degrees, it may suit students seeking focused, hands-on career preparation rather than a multi-year academic path. Whether the format fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the accreditor's listing and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

John Jay Beauty College offers esthetician programs and cosmetology programs, its only two program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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, the 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 90.0%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $17,985, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $12,975.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

John Jay Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and federal aid eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly at 5044672774105 or visit its website for schedule details.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?159328.

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

The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in this federal data; contact the school or the Louisiana state licensing board for esthetician and cosmetology requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach John Jay Beauty College by phone at 5044672774105 or through its website at https://www.johnjaybeautycollege.com/.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?159328 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Nearby trade and career schools in Louisiana

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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.

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