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Port Huron Cosmetology College
Waterford, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5620 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI 48329 · Phone: (248) 623-9494 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Mar 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Port Huron Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school in Waterford, Michigan offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Port Huron Cosmetology College has a 70.3% completion rate, above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, and median graduate earnings of $22,980 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Port Huron Cosmetology College; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 29.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,810 | $45,240 | $59,980 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,740 | $36,890 | $59,210 |
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 | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Port Huron Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school located in Waterford, Michigan, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician training (28 completions), cosmetology (4 completions), and nail technician training (1 completion), across a total of 4 program families offered.
According to federal data, 33 students completed a trade program out of an undergraduate enrollment of 37. The campus completion rate is 70.3%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $22,980. About 29.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Median graduate debt and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on its program mix — esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician training — this campus appears geared toward shorter, hands-on certificate-style training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit career changers seeking a faster path into the beauty industry. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and confirm program length, schedule, and cost details by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Port Huron Cosmetology College offers esthetician training (28 completions), cosmetology (4 completions), and nail technician training (1 completion), across 4 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 29.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 70.3%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (248) 623-9494 or check the College Scorecard link for further detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $22,980, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 at (248) 623-9494 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Port Huron Cosmetology College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?171775.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's focus on esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs suggests shorter, skills-based training rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to adults seeking a quicker entry into the beauty field; however, specific program lengths are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician careers vary by state; this information is not reported in federal data, so contact the school or Michigan's licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Port Huron Cosmetology College at (248) 623-9494 or visit https://www.michigancollegeofbeauty.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?171775 to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.
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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.