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Ponca City Beauty College
Ponca City, Oklahoma · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3010 North 14th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601 · Phone: (580) 762-1470 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ponca City Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Ponca City, Oklahoma offering cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Ponca City Beauty College has an 82.3% completion rate, above the state average of 69.1%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $15,872, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Ponca City Beauty College is $13,323, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 27.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $18,980 | $29,650 | $44,260 |
| Barbers | $29,340 | $34,860 | $35,370 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $22,290 | $31,330 | $33,340 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (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 | 7 | $11,297 | $12,221 | $3,390 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $11,297 | $12,221 | $3,390 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $11,297 | $12,221 | $3,390 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $11,297 | $12,221 | $3,390 |
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
Ponca City Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, a remote town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid. Its most common programs are cosmetology (10 completers), barbering (7 completers), and nail technician training (6 completers), drawn from a total of four program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.3%, above the state average of 69.1% for similar programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $15,872. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,323. About 27.9% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small enrollment of 38 undergraduates and 23 trade completers, this campus appears suited to students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, barbering, or nail technology rather than a broad academic path. Because specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data, prospective students — including adult career-changers — should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and whether the pace fits their needs. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences or review the school's 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?
Ponca City Beauty College offers cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology being the largest at 10 completers, followed by barbering (7) and nail technology (6).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as Accredited.
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 apply for FAFSA-based aid, and 27.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.3%, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 69.1% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (580) 762-1470 or visit its College Scorecard page for further details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $15,872, per federal College Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,323.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ponca City Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (580) 762-1470 or via its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?245980.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused, short-format cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs may suit adults seeking hands-on career training, though specific schedule details are not reported in the data provided.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ponca City Beauty College by phone at (580) 762-1470 or through its website at https://www.poncacity-beautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for regional comparisons.
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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.