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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Grand Forks, North Dakota · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2011 South Washington ST, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Phone: (701) 235-9910 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — May 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks is a private for-profit trade school in Grand Forks, ND offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 83.3% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $27,987 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks is $18,659, federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $24,130 | $34,850 | $53,480 |
| Skincare specialists | $35,710 | $58,160 | $65,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Dakota (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, 2–4 years | 18 | $23,461 | $24,103 | $8,700 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $23,461 | $24,103 | $8,700 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $23,461 | $24,103 | $8,700 |
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
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks is a private for-profit trade school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a small city locale. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by eligible students. The campus's programs fall into the cosmetology-schools and esthetician-schools families, with cosmetology (19 completers) and esthetician training (13 completers) making up the top programs awarded.
According to federal data, the campus's completion rate is 83.3%, above the state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,987. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,659, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
With 61 total undergraduate enrollment and 32 trade completers, this campus appears sized for focused, hands-on training rather than large-scale enrollment. The program families offered—cosmetology and esthetics—are typically shorter-term credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a trade or career changers looking for a defined, shorter program length; this inference is based only on the program families listed and not stated directly in the data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, as some values may update annually.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology (19 completers) and esthetics (13 completers) as the top programs awarded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of '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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.3%, which is above the North Dakota state average of 63.5% for comparable programs, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,987 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $18,659.
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 structure, ownership, and how outcomes and financial aid are regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (701) 235-9910 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?200110.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered (cosmetology and esthetics) are typically shorter-term trade credentials, which may suit adults seeking a faster career transition, though specific program lengths are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the North Dakota state licensing board or contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school at (701) 235-9910 or visit https://www.josefsschoolofhairdesign.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 in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?200110 to compare 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.