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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1440 Missouri Ave Ste 7, Las Cruces, NM 88001 · Phone: (575) 437-2221 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Las Cruces, NM offering cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus. The state average completion rate for New Mexico is 42.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Olympian Academy of Cosmetology does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), but the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,190 | $37,750 | $46,240 |
| Barbers | $36,440 | $39,100 | $39,320 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $25,720 | $25,720 | $32,980 |
| Skincare specialists | $30,010 | $47,230 | $66,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (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 | 203 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 88 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 80 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 63 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $16,462 | $16,328 | $10,247 |
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
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in a midsize-city setting. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as federal loans and grants to help pay for training. The school's accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. Its program offerings center on cosmetology-related fields, with the largest programs being cosmetology (209 completers), barber training (88 completers), and nail technician training (80 completers), across six total program families including esthetician training.
In terms of outcomes, the school reports 440 total trade program completers. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in New Mexico is 42.9%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its focus on cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, and esthetics, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training in personal care services, including adult learners changing careers into these fields, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review any available outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school directly for current details on cost, schedules, and licensing requirements.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology offers six program families centered on personal care services, with the largest being cosmetology (209 completers), barber training (88 completers), and nail technician training (80 completers). Esthetician programs are also offered.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (575) 437-2221 or visit https://olympianacademy.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible 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 compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The New Mexico state average completion rate is 42.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?187505.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 (575) 437-2221 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, aid eligibility rules, and accountability standards compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration for cosmetology, barbering, nail technician, or esthetician training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review federal outcome data for this campus on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?187505, and confirm accreditation directly with the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, and esthetics may suit adults seeking hands-on licensure training, though specific scheduling or program length details for career changers are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Olympian Academy of Cosmetology at (575) 437-2221 or through its website at https://olympianacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; check the College Scorecard for other campuses in the area.
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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.