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Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy
Fairfield, Ohio · Private for-profit career school
Address: 5951-S Boymel Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014 · Phone: (513) 874-5116 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Fairfield, Ohio, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy has a 95.8% completion rate versus a 68.8% Ohio state average, with median graduate debt of $6,312 and median earnings of $22,137 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is reported at $18,098, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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, under 300 hours | 20 | $16,281 | $19,642 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $16,281 | $19,642 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $16,281 | $19,642 | $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
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Fairfield, Ohio, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus is small, with about 88 undergraduate students, and its programs fall entirely within the cosmetology-schools family, with cosmetology as its top program by completer count (50 graduates recently).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 95.8%, well above the Ohio state average of 68.8% for similar programs. Median debt among graduates who took out loans is $6,312, and median earnings ten years after entry are $22,137. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $18,098, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus is structured around a single trade family — cosmetology — rather than offering associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a focused, shorter-term path into a licensed trade rather than a multi-year degree. Career changers and adult students should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since federal data does not report program duration. To verify accreditation status and see the underlying federal outcome data yourself, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the school's official page.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy offers programs in the cosmetology-schools family, with cosmetology as its leading program, awarding 50 completions recently. The campus reports a total of 3 programs in this field.
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, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 95.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,312, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $22,137, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $18,098.
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 the type of institutional accountability that applies compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 (513) 874-5116 or visit https://molerhollywood.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?250902.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to those seeking a shorter path into a licensed trade; specific scheduling and format details are not reported here, so contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at (513) 874-5116 or the Ohio state licensing board for cosmetology to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy by phone at (513) 874-5116 or through its website at https://molerhollywood.com/.
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/?250902 to compare similar programs in the area.
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.