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Reflections Academy of Beauty
Decatur, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL 62526 · Phone: (217) 425-9117 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Reflections Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Decatur, Illinois, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Reflections Academy of Beauty has a 50.0% completion rate, below the state average of 58.4%, and graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, 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 Reflections Academy of Beauty is $26,713, federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and 31.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $31,200 | $45,330 | $47,360 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Reflections Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Decatur, Illinois. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used by students who attend here. The campus most frequently awards credentials in esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with a small total program count of three offered on this campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the state average of 58.4% for similar programs. Median debt for graduates who borrowed is reported at $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,713, and 31.4% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment.
With an undergraduate enrollment of about 40 students and 15 recent trade completers, this is a small campus, best understood as a single- or two-program setting rather than a large multi-track institution. The program lengths themselves are not detailed in this data, so fit for adult career-changers should be confirmed 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?
Reflections Academy of Beauty offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools programs, with three total programs on this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $16,500, 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 directly for placement information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $26,713.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Reflections Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school, which can affect cost, financial aid terms, and accreditation type compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school at (217) 425-9117 or visit its website to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review full federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?475653.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in this data; reach out to the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Illinois state licensing board for esthetics and cosmetology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Reflections Academy of Beauty at (217) 425-9117 or through its website, https://www.reflectionsacademyofbeauty.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt 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.