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Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School

Laredo, Texas · Private for-profit

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
86%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$17,643median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$16,728annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1710 Peaceful Meadow Court, Laredo, TX 78041 · Phone: (956) 717-2838 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Laredo, Texas offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School has an 85.7% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings figures are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School is $16,728, federal financial aid can be used here, and 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Laredo CHI Academy Be… Laredo CHI Academy Be…: 85.7% 85.7% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$27,390$49,250$68,780
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 $17,135 not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 23 $17,135 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.

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About this school

Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Laredo, Texas, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's programs cluster in two families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with top programs listed as Esthetician schools (25 completers) and Cosmetology schools (23 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,728, and 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

This campus, located in a large city, enrolls a small student body of 54 undergraduates with 48 trade completers, suggesting compact, hands-on cosmetology and esthetics training rather than large-scale associate degree programs. Given the short-form nature of cosmetology and esthetician training generally, this type of school may suit those seeking a focused entry into personal care fields, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School offers esthetician school programs and cosmetology school programs, with 25 and 23 completers respectively.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (956) 717-2838 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at the provided link for any future updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $16,728, according to federal data.

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 structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (956) 717-2838 or visit its website for schedule details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link provided.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's small enrollment of 54 students and focus on cosmetology and esthetics suggests a hands-on setting, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetics are not detailed in this listing's federal data; contact the school directly for state licensing guidance.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School at (956) 717-2838 or through its website at https://www.laredochi.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing's federal data; check the College Scorecard link to compare institutions 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.

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