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PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 415 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · Phone: (412) 281-7707 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jan 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Pittsburgh, PA offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the Pennsylvania state average completion rate for similar programs is 66.2%, 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 at this school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a large city setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school (Title IV eligible). The campus is not currently listed in the federal DAPIP accreditation database, so accreditation status is not confirmed in this data. The school's primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program, representing 12 completers.
Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Pennsylvania is 66.2%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that 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 all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on the single program family listed, cosmetology schools, this campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in a specific trade rather than a broad associate degree path; program length and schedule details are not included in this data, so career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and any updated outcome figures using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since several key figures are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy offers cosmetology school programs, with 12 completers reported in this program area.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
This school's accreditation status is not found in the DAPIP database according to the data provided. Contact the school at (412) 281-7707 or visit https://pmcapgh.com/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
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 Pennsylvania state average completion rate is 66.2%.
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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493576 for possible 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 directly for current tuition figures.
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 structure and financial aid options 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 this data; contact the school directly at (412) 281-7707 for schedule and duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493576, and contact the school for accreditation documentation.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for career changers; contact the school to discuss program format.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy at (412) 281-7707 or through its website, https://pmcapgh.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information about other nearby cosmetology schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493576 to compare campuses.
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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.