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Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian
Meridian, Idaho · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2463 East Gala Street Suite 110, Meridian, ID 83642 · Phone: (208) 229-7546 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian is a private for-profit trade school in Meridian, Idaho offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian has a 100.0% completion rate, above Idaho's state average of 71.0%. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian is $21,686, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 25.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,810 | $35,480 | $37,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Idaho (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 | 45 | 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
Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian is a private for-profit trade school located in Meridian, Idaho. 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 use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology programs accounting for 45 completions, the only program family reported for this campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, which is above the Idaho state average of 71.0%. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,686. About 25.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enrolled here. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with 64 undergraduate students in a large suburb setting, centers on a single trade path in cosmetology, which may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program rather than a multi-program associate-degree environment. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly for scheduling and program-length information. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian offers cosmetology programs, its only reported program family, with 45 completions recorded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation 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 financial aid programs, so 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 100.0%, which is above the Idaho state average of 71.0%.
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 (208) 229-7546 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. Check the College Scorecard for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,686.
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 levels, ownership structure, and the type of institutional aid available 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 (208) 229-7546 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?499361.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the federal data provided; contact the school directly for information on cosmetology licensing in Idaho.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Premiere Aesthetics Institute-Meridian at (208) 229-7546 or visit https://www.premiereaestheticsinstitute.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?499361 to compare completion rates and costs across schools.
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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.