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Kaizen Beauty Academy
Pembroke Pines, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 8405 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Phone: (954) 433-4442 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kaizen Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Kaizen Beauty Academy has a 92.7% completion rate, above Florida's 70.5% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kaizen Beauty Academy; the school does accept federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, which about 32.5% of students receive.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, under 300 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | 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.
About this school
Kaizen Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and approved to accept federal financial aid. The campus awards credentials mainly in nail technician programs, cosmetology, and esthetician training, with nail technician schools (34 completers) and cosmetology schools (28 completers) making up the bulk of its four program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 92.7%, above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt for graduates is $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.5% of students receive Pell Grants, and total undergraduate enrollment is 95 students with 68 trade completers recorded.
This campus, located in a large suburb setting, appears geared toward students pursuing focused beauty-industry credentials such as nail technology, cosmetology, and esthetics rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. Whether the short, hands-on format suits an adult career changer depends on scheduling and program length details not included in this data — contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review official outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kaizen Beauty Academy offers programs in nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with nail technician (34 completers) and cosmetology (28 completers) being the largest programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 92.7%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $6,333, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (954) 433-4442 or via https://kba.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Kaizen Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review official outcomes data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481313.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Florida's licensing board for cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kaizen Beauty Academy at (954) 433-4442 or through its website at https://kba.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across schools.
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.