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P&A Scholars Beauty School
Detroit, Michigan · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 12001 Grandriver Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 · Phone: (313) 933-9393 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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P&A Scholars Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Detroit, Michigan, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
P&A Scholars Beauty School has a 65.2% completion rate versus a 56.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $20,249 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at P&A Scholars Beauty School is $17,445, federal financial aid is accepted, and 64.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,740 | $36,890 | $59,210 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
| Skincare specialists | $28,810 | $45,240 | $59,980 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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, 300–899 hours | 19 | $15,400 | $14,407 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $15,400 | $14,407 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $15,400 | $14,407 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $15,400 | $14,407 | $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
P&A Scholars Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school located in Detroit, Michigan. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for training here. The campus awards credentials most often in nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with nail technician and cosmetology programs making up the bulk of its 4 program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 65.2%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,249. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,445, and 64.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on beauty-industry training rather than a multi-year degree, given its focus on nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs; specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students, including career changers, should confirm details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
P&A Scholars Beauty School offers nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with nail technician (19) and cosmetology (16) as the largest programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, and 64.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 65.2%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,249.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,445.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
P&A Scholars Beauty School is a private for-profit school; control type can affect tuition levels and available aid, so it's worth confirming details directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (313) 933-9393 or visit 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 at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?391005).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered—nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician training—are typically shorter, hands-on career-training programs, though specific schedules are not reported in federal data, so career changers should confirm fit with the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach P&A Scholars Beauty School by phone at (313) 933-9393 or visit its website at https://www.pandascholars.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data across nearby schools is not reported in this listing; the College Scorecard link can be used to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.