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Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology
Albany, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 232 North Allen St, Albany, NY 12206 · Phone: 5184597832101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Albany, NY offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology has a 77.1% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,538 and median earnings of $32,014 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology is $20,096, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 37.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 45 | 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
Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Albany, NY. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, with 45 completers reported and a total undergraduate enrollment of 56 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.1%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,538, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,014. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,096, and 37.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus appears best suited to students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree path, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering cosmetology should independently verify accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly for details on scheduling, licensing requirements, and program structure is recommended, since those specifics are not captured in this data set.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology offers cosmetology programs, with 45 reported completers in that field. It is the school's single reported program family.
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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.1%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,538, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,014.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,096, per 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 levels and financial aid eligibility 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 at 5184597832101 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407434.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program, which may suit those seeking a shorter, hands-on career path, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check with New York's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology by phone at 5184597832101 or visit its website at https://www.theorloschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407434 to compare similar programs.
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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.