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Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute
Lowell, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 136 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852 · Phone: (978) 453-3235 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Feb 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Lowell, Massachusetts offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute has an 82.3% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, and median graduate debt of $7,994, 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is $21,306, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 57.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 | 36 | $19,481 | $15,650 | $7,500 |
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
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus concentrates on a single program family: cosmetology schools, which accounted for 36 completers in the most recent reporting period out of an undergraduate enrollment of 66.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.3%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,994. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,306, and 57.5% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus suits students seeking focused, single-track training in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; the concentrated program count and enrollment size suggest a compact, hands-on setting, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and can contact the school directly for details on program length, cost breakdown, and admissions requirements not covered by federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute offers one program family: cosmetology schools, with 36 completers reported in the most recent data.
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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.3%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,994.
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 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $21,306 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the types of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (978) 453-3235 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm 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 (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?166498).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused, single-program setting in cosmetology with a relatively small enrollment of 66 students, but specific fit for career changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in federal data; contact the school or the Massachusetts state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute at (978) 453-3235 or through its website at https://www.lowellacademy.com/.
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; the College Scorecard can be used to look up other schools for comparison.
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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.