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New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1609 West 26th Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 · Phone: (870) 850-7788 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Sep 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
New Beginnings Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data such as completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, though the Arkansas state average completion rate is 57.3%.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | not reported | 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.
About this school
New Beginnings Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a distant-town setting. The campus participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for enrollment. Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), so applicants should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The school's primary program offering is cosmetology, with its cosmetology schools program listed as the top program and 31 completers recorded in federal data.
Federal outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Arkansas is 57.3%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the only program area listed is cosmetology, this campus may suit students seeking focused, single-track training in that field, including adult career-changers, though program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the school and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for any updated federal figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
New Beginnings Beauty Academy offers cosmetology programs, listed as its only program family with 31 recorded completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). Contact the school directly at (870) 850-7788 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Arkansas state average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (870) 850-7788 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
New Beginnings Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid terms, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485591 and contact the school directly to confirm accreditation and program details.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single focused program area, cosmetology, which may suit those seeking targeted trade training, but specific fit for career-changers is not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in this data; contact the school or your state cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach New Beginnings Beauty Academy at (870) 850-7788 or through its website, https://nbbacosmetology.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
Nearby trade and career schools in Arkansas
- Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR · 28% completion
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- White Hall School DistrictWhite Hall, AR
- Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR · 46% completion
- University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR · 36% completion
- Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR · university
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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.