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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1901 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 · Phone: 3178468999320 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is a private for-profit trade school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green has a 64.4% completion rate, above the Kentucky average of 55.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $20,392 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is $30,528, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 57.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $26,340 | $38,580 | $46,280 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $31,480 | $45,310 | $47,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 97 | $16,566 | $16,478 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $16,566 | $16,478 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $16,566 | $16,478 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $16,566 | $16,478 | $7,917 |
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
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is a private for-profit trade school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and holds active accreditation status, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for enrollment. The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician training, cosmetology, and nail technician training, drawn from four total program offerings across the campus.
Federal Scorecard data show a completion rate of 64.4%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,392. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,528, and 57.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.
This campus, with 219 undergraduate students and 193 recent completers in a small-city setting, offers programs concentrated in beauty and personal-care trades rather than longer associate-degree pathways. Program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review the full outcomes record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, with esthetician (97 completers) and cosmetology (74 completers) being the largest. In total the school reports four program offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and holds active accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.4%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $20,392, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $30,528.
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, aid eligibility, and outcomes reporting compared with 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 317-846-8999 or via gotopjs.com to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review full federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156310.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, trade-focused programs in beauty and personal care rather than multi-year degrees, but specific scheduling details for adult or working learners 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 after program completion are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology in Kentucky.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 317-846-8999 or through its website at https://www.gotopjs.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus; use the College Scorecard link 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.