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Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private for-profit career school
Address: 560 N. Nimitz Hwy Ste 125D, Honolulu, HI 96817 · Phone: 8085916090103 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, HI offering esthetician programs, accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy has an 86.5% completion rate, above the Hawaii state average of 51.9%. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy is $14,866, and the school participates in Title IV federal aid, with 43.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists (U.S.) | $29,580 | $45,330 | $59,700 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Hawaii (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, 300–899 hours | 62 | not reported | 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.
About this school
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family: esthetician schools, which accounted for 62 completions among a student body of roughly 50 undergraduates.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 86.5%, which is above the Hawaii state average of 51.9%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,866, and 43.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students looking for a focused, single-track esthetics program rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree institution. Because program length and schedule details are not specified in the data provided, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy offers esthetician school programs, with 62 program completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may 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 86.5%, which is above the Hawaii state average of 51.9%.
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 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.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,866.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and how federal aid and consumer protections apply compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (808) 591-6090 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495040.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single focused esthetician program with a completion rate above the state average, which may appeal to those seeking a concentrated career-training track, but specific schedule and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not specified in the data provided; contact the school or Hawaii's licensing board for esthetics to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy at (808) 591-6090 or through its website, https://makanaacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby esthetician schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.