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L Makeup Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 440 S. Rampart Blvd. B-130, Las Vegas, NV 89145 · Phone: (702) 685-9298 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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L Makeup Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
L Makeup Institute has a 61.4% completion rate, below Nevada's 70.4% average, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,746, 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 L Makeup Institute is $33,986, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 51.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,160 | $33,840 | $37,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 | 48 | $17,971 | not reported | $3,880 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | $17,971 | not reported | $3,880 |
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
L Makeup Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The school's main program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology-related training accounting for the bulk of its 60 program completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 61.4%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,746, though median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,986, and 51.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially-need-based enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program in cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adult students or career changers considering this school should verify current program details directly with the institution. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
L Makeup Institute offers cosmetology school programs, with cosmetology accounting for its top program (60 completers). Program count in federal data is listed as 2.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.4%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,746, 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; contact the school at (702) 685-9298 or visit lmi.edu for more information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,986.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
L Makeup Institute is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal 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 Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490717.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused cosmetology program in an urban setting, but specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school or the Nevada state cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach L Makeup Institute at (702) 685-9298 or visit their website at https://lmi.edu/ to apply or request more information.
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; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490717 to compare schools directly.
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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.