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Keene Beauty Academy
Keene, New Hampshire · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 800 Park Ave, Keene, NH 03431 · Phone: (603) 357-3736 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Keene Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Keene, New Hampshire offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Keene Beauty Academy has a 61.5% completion rate, above the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, 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 at Keene Beauty Academy is $20,278, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 37.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,720 | $34,650 | $46,450 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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, 1–2 years | 27 | $17,117 | not reported | $9,833 |
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
Keene Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Keene, New Hampshire, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The school's primary offering is cosmetology, with 27 students recorded as completers in its cosmetology program, out of about 50 total undergraduates enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.5%, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%. Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,278, and 37.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus offers a single program family, cosmetology, which typically suits students seeking focused, shorter-term training rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Its distant-town locale and career-specific focus may appeal to career changers looking for a direct route into a licensed trade, though program length itself is not stated in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures like earnings are not available here and should not be assumed.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Keene Beauty Academy offers cosmetology programs, with 27 recorded completers in that field. It is a single-program-family school focused entirely on cosmetology training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.5%, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,278.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Keene Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available data. Contact the school at (603) 357-3736 or visit its website for specific program timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182892.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's single, focused cosmetology program may suit those seeking targeted trade training rather than a multi-year degree; program length itself is 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. Contact the school directly to learn about state cosmetology licensing requirements in New Hampshire.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Keene Beauty Academy at (603) 357-3736 or through its website, https://www.keenebeautyacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182892 to compare completion rates, debt, and other figures across schools.
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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.