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Meraki Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Pharr, Texas · career school · part of -
Address: 1200 West Polk Avenue, Suite L-N, Pharr, TX 78577 · Phone: see website
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Meraki Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a trade school in Pharr, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|
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
Meraki Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a trade school located in Pharr, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of Accredited. According to federal data, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students cannot use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment here. The school's program offerings fall under the cosmetology-schools family, though the specific top programs awarded most are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Outcome and cost figures that are typically tracked in the College Scorecard — including completion rate compared with the state average, median debt of graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants — are not reported for this campus in federal data. The listing data available indicates only that completion rate versus the state average is 'not reported.'
Because detailed program length and outcome data are not available, it is difficult to say from this data alone whether the school suits short-certificate seekers, adult career-changers, or those pursuing longer programs. Prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule, and cost, and can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check for any additional outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers programs in the cosmetology-schools family. Specific top programs are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for a full list of offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Meraki Institute of Beauty and Wellness is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 directly for information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the provided data, which can affect tuition costs and eligibility for certain aid programs. Contact the school directly to confirm.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about 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 look up any available outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the data available; program length and schedule details are not reported. Contact the school directly to discuss your situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number and website is not included in the data provided for this listing. Check the school's official channels or the College Scorecard for further details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this listing's data. Use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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.