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Joseph's College Cosmetology
Lincoln, Nebraska · Private for-profit career college
Address: 6810 P Street #200, Lincoln, NE 68505 · Phone: 4024755385104 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Joseph's College Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Lincoln, NE offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Joseph's College Cosmetology has an 87.5% completion rate, above the Nebraska average of 61.0%, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $23,032 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Joseph's College Cosmetology is $18,306, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 62.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,080 | $34,320 | $49,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (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 | 53 | $16,927 | $15,817 | $12,000 |
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
Joseph's College Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students may use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) to help pay for enrollment here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, with 53 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 92.
Federal data show a completion rate of 87.5%, which is above the Nebraska state average of 61.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,032. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,306, and 62.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students interested in a focused, single-track program in cosmetology rather than a multi-program associate degree pathway. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and format details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Joseph's College Cosmetology offers cosmetology school programs, with 53 recent completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV programs, so students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 87.5%, which is above the Nebraska state average of 61.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,032.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $18,306.
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 rates and financial aid eligibility 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 at 4024755385104 or visit josephscollege.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the NACCAS accreditor records and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link for the most current data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers is not directly reported in federal data; the school's single-program focus on cosmetology may suit those seeking targeted training, but schedule details should be confirmed with the school.
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 directly to learn about cosmetology licensing in Nebraska.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Joseph's College Cosmetology by phone at 4024755385104 or through its website at https://josephscollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard link to compare schools directly.
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.