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Premier Academy of Cosmetology
McAlester, Oklahoma · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 910 North Main Street, McAlester, OK 74501 · Phone: (918) 426-1116 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in McAlester, OK offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Premier Academy of Cosmetology has an 85.7% completion rate, above the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Premier Academy of Cosmetology is $23,105, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid. About 71.9% of students receive 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 |
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 | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in McAlester, Oklahoma, a remote town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school offers three program families concentrated in cosmetology, with its top program being cosmetology schools, which accounted for 15 program completers.
Looking at the outcomes data reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate at this campus is 85.7%, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,105, and 71.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 49, may suit students seeking a focused, single-family training path in cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree institution. Given the small scale and remote-town locale, it may appeal to local career changers seeking a nearby licensing pathway, though program length and schedule details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Premier Academy of Cosmetology offers three program families, with cosmetology schools as its top program, accounting for 15 completers.
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, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%.
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 (918) 426-1116 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $23,105.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and the type of institutional oversight it receives compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (918) 426-1116 or visit https://premiercosmo.com/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493691.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's single-family focus on cosmetology and small enrollment of 49 students suggest a concentrated training environment; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this federal data set; contact the school directly for details on cosmetology licensing in Oklahoma.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Premier Academy of Cosmetology at (918) 426-1116 or visit https://premiercosmo.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493691 can be used to compare outcomes 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.