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Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

Troy, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
68%completion rate · Michigan avg 57%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$19,608median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$22,058median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$21,863annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 3498 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083 · Phone: (248) 528-0303 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a private for-profit trade school in Troy, Michigan, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 67.6% completion rate versus a 56.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $22,058 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is $21,863, federal financial aid can be used here, and 75.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Michigan College of B… Michigan College of B…: 67.6% 67.6% Michigan average Michigan average: 56.9% 56.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 117 $15,854 $16,293 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 39 $15,854 $16,293 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 31 $15,854 $16,293 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 $15,854 $16,293 $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.

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About this school

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a private for-profit trade school in Troy, Michigan, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's top programs are esthetician training (117 completers), cosmetology (43 completers), and nail technician training (31 completers), reflecting its focus on beauty and personal-care trades.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.6%, which is 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 $22,058. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,863, and 75.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.

This campus, with 230 undergraduate students in a small-city setting, may suit those seeking short, hands-on programs in esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on personal circumstances, program length, and licensing requirements not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, among four total program offerings. Esthetician training has the highest number of completers (117), followed by cosmetology (43) and nail technology (31).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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 campus 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 67.6%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, per federal data.

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 $22,058, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,863.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review cost and debt figures carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (248) 528-0303 or visit its website for program-length details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?381370.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

This isn't reported directly in federal data; the school's focus on beauty-trade programs such as esthetics and cosmetology may appeal to those seeking shorter, hands-on training, but fit should be confirmed with the school directly.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or check Michigan state licensing boards for esthetician, cosmetology, or nail technician requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Michigan College of Beauty-Troy at (248) 528-0303 or visit https://michigancollegeofbeautytroy.com/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?381370 to compare similar institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Michigan

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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.

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