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Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college

Cosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schools
80%completion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$14,643median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$17,105median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$13,378annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: Betances #20 Esquina Degetau, Bayamon, PR 00961 · Phone: (787) 778-0300 · 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.

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon is a private for-profit trade school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico offering cosmetology, barbering, and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon has an 80.4% completion rate, above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $17,105, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon is $13,378, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 100% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Modern Hairstyling In… Modern Hairstyling In…: 80.4% 80.4% Puerto Rico average Puerto Rico average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,840$22,090$22,910
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,840$22,900$22,900

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Puerto Rico (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, 1–2 years 72 $7,948 $8,519 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 64 $7,948 $8,519 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 $7,948 $8,519 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $7,948 $8,519 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $7,948 $8,519 not reported

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

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon is a private for-profit trade school located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The school's most-awarded programs are cosmetology (91 completers), barbering (72 completers), and nail technician training (39 completers), reflecting a focus on personal-care trades.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.4%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $17,105. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,378, and 100% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body drawing heavily on federal aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in cosmetology, barbering, or nail technology, including adult learners changing careers, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data. Given the high share of Pell-eligible students and above-average completion rate, prospective students should independently verify current program offerings, licensing requirements, and costs by contacting the school directly at (787) 778-0300 or visiting https://www.modern.edu/. Outcomes and accreditation status can also be checked using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242945.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology (91 completers), barbering (72 completers), and nail technician training (39 completers) being the most awarded.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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, the school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, and 100% of its students receive Pell Grants according to federal data.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 80.4%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.

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 details.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,105, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,378 in federal data.

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 costs and the types of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.

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 confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242945, or by contacting the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

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

The school offers hands-on training in cosmetology, barbering, and nail technology, which may suit career changers, though specific fit details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (787) 778-0300 or visit https://www.modern.edu/ for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the school by phone at (787) 778-0300 or visit their website at https://www.modern.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242945 for broader comparisons.

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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