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Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe
Monroe, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1020 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48161 · Phone: (734) 241-8877 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe is a private for-profit trade school in Monroe, Michigan, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 74.5% completion rate versus a 56.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $22,766 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe is reported at $14,924, federal financial aid can be used here, and 40.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,810 | $45,240 | $59,980 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,740 | $36,890 | $59,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 | 47 | $15,672 | $15,626 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $15,672 | $15,626 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $15,672 | $15,626 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $15,672 | $15,626 | $6,333 |
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
Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe is a private for-profit trade school in Monroe, Michigan. 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 pay for programs here. The campus's most common programs are in esthetician training (47 completers), cosmetology (23 completers), and nail technology (19 completers), for a total of 4 program families offered.
Federal data show a completion rate of 74.5%, above the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,766. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,924, and 40.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
This school suits students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than a multi-year associate degree, based on the program families listed. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and format details not included in this data — contact the school directly to ask. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, among 4 total program families. Esthetician training has the most completers (47), followed by cosmetology (23) and nail technology (19).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 students can 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 74.5%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,766.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is listed at $14,924 per year.
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 and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (734) 241-8877 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check NACCAS's accreditor records and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard entry for this campus.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers depends on schedule flexibility and format, which are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Michigan's licensing board for cosmetology-related fields.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (734) 241-8877 or visit https://michigancollegebeauty.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?170611 to compare 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.