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Kay Moriah International School of Beauty
Merrillville, Indiana · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 5500 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 · Phone: see website
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Kay Moriah International School of Beauty is a trade school in Merrillville, Indiana offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate versus the state average, median graduate debt, and median earnings 10 years after entry.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 |
|---|
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
Kay Moriah International School of Beauty is a trade and career-training campus in Merrillville, Indiana, focused on cosmetology programs. The school holds accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, which reviews career schools of this type. According to the data provided, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students cannot use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment here.
Specific outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in the available federal data. Completion rate compared with the state average is listed as not reported, and figures such as median debt of graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students who want these numbers should check directly with the school or search the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any additional records tied to this campus.
Because the available information centers on cosmetology training, this campus may suit students interested specifically in that field, though program length, schedule format, and whether the setting favors adult career-changers are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and confirm any financial aid questions with the school, since Title IV aid does not apply here. Contacting the school directly remains the most reliable way to get accurate, current answers about programs, cost, and enrollment requirements not covered in this summary.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kay Moriah International School of Beauty offers cosmetology programs, per the program family data provided for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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?
No, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here based on the data provided.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not specified in the data provided for this campus.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on cosmetology program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this campus.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data, since program length and schedule format are not specified.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with state cosmetology licensing boards and the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the data provided for this campus, so prospective students should search for the school's current contact details directly.
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.
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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.