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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles

Niles, Ohio · Private for-profit

Cosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsEsthetician schoolsNail technician schools
58%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$7,538median debt of graduates
$17,995median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$21,307median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,078annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 815 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446 · Phone: (330) 782-3395 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles is a private for-profit trade school in Niles, Ohio, offering cosmetology, barber, and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles has a 58.1% completion rate, below the state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $7,538 and median earnings of $21,307 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles is $27,078, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, with 68.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Raphael's School of B… Raphael's School of B…: 58.1% 58.1% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,520$36,260$57,840
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960
Skincare specialists$28,350$39,150$52,870
Manicurists and pedicurists$26,650$35,590$45,240

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 2–4 years 25 $16,665 not reported $8,152
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 $16,665 not reported $8,152
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 2–4 years 18 $16,665 not reported $8,152
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 $16,665 not reported $8,152
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $16,665 not reported $8,152

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.

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About this school

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles is a private for-profit trade school located in Niles, Ohio, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV), including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers five program families, with its top programs being Cosmetology schools (27 completers), Barber schools (25 completers), and Esthetician schools (19 completers).

Among the 84 trade completers out of 172 undergraduate students enrolled, the completion rate is 58.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,538, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,307. The annual cost of attendance is $27,078, and 68.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers should verify current program details directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information provided.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles offers five program families, with the top programs being Cosmetology schools (27 completers), Barber schools (25 completers), and Esthetician schools (19 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 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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate at this campus is 58.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $7,538, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $21,307.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $27,078, according to federal data.

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 costs and the availability of certain institutional aid compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (330) 782-3395 or visit https://www.raphaelsbeautyschool.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205142.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers programs in cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics, which are often shorter career-training programs, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles at (330) 782-3395 or through its website at https://www.raphaelsbeautyschool.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205142 can be used to compare institutions.

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.

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