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Premier Cosmetology Academy
Kingsport, Tennessee · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 10368 Wallace Alley Street, Kingsport, TN 37663 · Phone: see website
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Premier Cosmetology Academy is a trade school in Kingsport, Tennessee, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings figures.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 |
|---|
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 Cosmetology Academy is a career training campus located in Kingsport, Tennessee, offering programs in the cosmetology-schools family. The school holds accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with a current status of Accredited. According to the data provided, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students cannot use FAFSA, federal loans, or Pell Grants to pay for enrollment here.
Detailed outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in federal data. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is consistent with a school that does not participate in Title IV programs.
Because this campus does not report enrollment-size, program-length, or outcome data through federal channels, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule format, and total cost before enrolling. Verifying accreditation status directly with NACCAS and checking the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any updated federal data are also recommended steps before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Premier Cosmetology Academy offers programs in the cosmetology-schools program family. Specific program titles beyond this category are not reported in the available data.
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?
No, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used to pay for enrollment here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for internal completion information.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 and fee information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the available data, which can affect financial aid options and tuition structure.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of its cosmetology programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any available federal outcome data on this campus.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule format are not reported in the data, so fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from the available information; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available data. Contact the school or the Tennessee state cosmetology licensing board for specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the provided data; prospective students should search for the school's official contact details directly.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in the available data.
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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.