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Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex
Baltimore, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 7930 Eastern Ave, Suite 5, Baltimore, MD 21224 · Phone: (443) 503-8630 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex is a private for-profit trade school in Baltimore, MD offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex has a 75.0% completion rate, above the state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $8,500 and median earnings of $20,445 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex is $20,241, federal financial aid can be used, and 87.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,280 | $37,300 | $45,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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 | 45 | $21,068 | $17,128 | $8,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 12 | $21,068 | $17,128 | $8,500 |
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
Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex is a private for-profit trade school located in Baltimore, Maryland. 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 to attend. The campus awards programs primarily in cosmetology and nail technology, with cosmetology schools (45 completers) and nail technician schools (12 completers) making up its top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.0%, which is above the state average of 46.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,445. The annual cost of attendance is $20,241, and 87.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
Given its focus on two hands-on program families, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, skills-based training over multi-year degree paths. Whether it fits a career changer depends on individual circumstances not detailed in this data, such as program length or schedule, which 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 official outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex offers cosmetology schools (45 completers) and nail technician schools (12 completers), its two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 75.0%, which is above the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $20,445, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,241.
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 levels, financial aid terms, and institutional funding 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 at (443) 503-8630 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?163815.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Maryland's licensing board for cosmetology and nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex at (443) 503-8630 or through its website, https://www.baltimorestudio.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes 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.