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Pro Beauty Academy
Edison, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1655 Oak Tree Road, Suite 285A, Edison, NJ 08820 · Phone: (732) 318-6400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Edison, New Jersey offering cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Pro Beauty Academy has a 68.2% completion rate, above the New Jersey average of 61.9%, and graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Pro Beauty Academy is $40,274, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 37.9% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $32,220 | $36,370 | $37,260 |
| Skincare specialists | $35,180 | $45,870 | $50,750 |
| Barbers | $32,220 | $54,850 | $63,170 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 49 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | 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
Pro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Edison, New Jersey, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can apply for FAFSA funding, including Pell Grants. Its most-awarded programs are cosmetology schools, nail technician schools, and esthetician schools, with barber schools also offered among its six program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 68.2%, above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $40,274, and 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a large suburb, appears geared toward students pursuing licensure-track programs in cosmetology and related personal-care trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. Whether the program length and schedule fit a career changer's needs is a detail to confirm directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pro Beauty Academy offers six program families including cosmetology schools, nail technician schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools. Its top programs by enrollment are cosmetology (58), nail technician (49), and esthetician (45).
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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA funding and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.2%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (732) 318-6400 or visit the College Scorecard link for any available figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $40,274 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, a status that can affect tuition costs and the type of financial aid available compared to public or nonprofit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (732) 318-6400 or via https://www.probeautyacademy.com/ to confirm program schedules.
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 at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493628.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options for adult or career-changing students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data set. Contact the school directly to learn about state licensing exams tied to its cosmetology, nail technician, esthetician, or barber programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pro Beauty Academy at (732) 318-6400 or through its website, https://www.probeautyacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493628, to compare completion rates, costs, and debt 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.