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Luckes Beauty Academy LLC
Newport News, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 888 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601 · Phone: (757) 599-0534 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Luckes Beauty Academy LLC is a private for-profit trade school in Newport News, VA, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Luckes Beauty Academy LLC has a 25.0% completion rate, below the Virginia state average of 57.1%. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Luckes Beauty Academy LLC; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 72.4% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (U.S.) | $27,040 | $35,790 | $48,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 | 9 | $18,092 | $18,771 | 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.
About this school
Luckes Beauty Academy LLC is a private for-profit trade school located in Newport News, Virginia. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for training. The school's primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for the majority of recent completions.
Federal data shows 9 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 17. The completion rate is 25.0%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1% for similar programs. About 72.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its single program focus, this campus may suit students specifically interested in cosmetology training in a midsize-city setting. Because program length and schedule details are not included in the available data, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program length, schedule format, and cost. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or contact the school using the information below.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Luckes Beauty Academy LLC offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as the top program (9 completers). It has one program family reported in federal 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 financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 72.4% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 25.0%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1% for similar programs.
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 (757) 599-0534 or visit the College Scorecard link for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483726 for updates.
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 at (757) 599-0534 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Luckes Beauty Academy LLC is a private for-profit school. This distinction can matter for cost, financial aid terms, and institutional ownership structure.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly at (757) 599-0534 or visit https://www.luckesbeautyacademy.com/ to confirm program duration.
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 via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483726.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school directly to discuss scheduling options and program structure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Luckes Beauty Academy LLC at (757) 599-0534 or through its website at https://www.luckesbeautyacademy.com/ to inquire about enrollment.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include a direct comparison to other nearby cosmetology schools. Prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and other reported metrics 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.