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Pathway Vocational Academy

Beaumont, Texas · Private for-profit career school

Esthetician schoolsNail technician schoolsCosmetology schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Texas avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: not found in the federal accreditation database (Not found in DAPIP)
Address: 3141 College, Suite A10, Beaumont, TX 77701 · Phone: (409) 813-3100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — May 2024 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Beaumont, Texas, offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs.

Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus; the state average completion rate for Texas is 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend this school.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$27,390$49,250$68,780
Manicurists and pedicurists$18,950$34,040$38,900
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 $9,762 $13,702 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 $9,762 $13,702 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $9,762 $13,702 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.

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About this school

Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Beaumont, Texas. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend (Title IV participating). The school's accreditation status was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database, so applicants should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. Pathway Vocational Academy's top programs are esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with a total of 3 program families offered and 39 trade completers reported.

Federal data shows the state average completion percentage for comparable programs in Texas is 63.5%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to the state 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 also not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in esthetics, nail technology, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree path, though specific program lengths are not stated here and should be confirmed with the school. Career changers should verify accreditation status, program length, and costs directly with Pathway Vocational Academy by phone or through its website before enrolling. Prospective students can also review official outcome data, when available, through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for an independent check on completion, debt, and earnings figures.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Pathway Vocational Academy offers esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, totaling 3 program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

The school's accreditation status was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (409) 813-3100 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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 Texas state average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.5%.

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 any 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 for current tuition rates.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of federal oversight applied 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's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434283 or contact the school at (409) 813-3100 for accreditation and outcome details.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology training, which are commonly short, hands-on programs, but specific fit for career changers should be confirmed with the school since program lengths are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Pathway Vocational Academy at (409) 813-3100 or through its website, https://www.pathwayvocationalacademy.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for available comparisons.

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.

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