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Metro Beauty Academy
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4977 Medical Center Circle, Allentown, PA 18106 · Phone: (610) 398-6227 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Allentown, PA offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Metro Beauty Academy has a 96.2% completion rate, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,028 and median earnings of $33,859 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Metro Beauty Academy is reported as $24,416, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs, with 16.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,870 | $43,620 | $58,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 120 | $18,788 | $18,771 | $9,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 78 | $18,788 | $18,771 | $9,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $18,788 | $18,771 | $9,583 |
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
Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for programs here. The school's top programs are esthetician training (120 completers) and cosmetology (84 completers), reflecting its focus on the beauty and personal-care trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 96.2%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,028, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,859. Annual cost of attendance is reported as $24,416, and 16.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a modest share of low-income enrollment relative to some other campuses.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree program; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm exact schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for Metro Beauty Academy.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Metro Beauty Academy offers esthetician and cosmetology programs, with esthetician training being the largest with 120 completers, followed by cosmetology with 84 completers. In total, the school reports three programs across these families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Metro Beauty Academy 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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 96.2%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $8,028, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,859, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,416.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect cost structures and institutional accountability, so prospective students may want to compare this to public or non-profit options in the area.
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 (610) 398-6227 or visit its website for schedule 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 official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457952.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on esthetician and cosmetology programs suggests hands-on, career-specific training, though specific program lengths and scheduling for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician and cosmetology work are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Pennsylvania state licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Metro Beauty Academy by phone at (610) 398-6227 or visit https://www.metrobeautyacademy.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology or esthetician schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.