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Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
Taunton, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1 School St, Taunton, MA 02780 · Phone: (508) 822-1405 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Rob Roy Academy-Taunton is a private for-profit trade school in Taunton, MA offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton has an 81.2% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Attending Rob Roy Academy-Taunton costs about $23,953 a year, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 38.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | $20,140 | 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
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton is a private for-profit trade school located in Taunton, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with 18 recent completers among its cosmetology program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.2%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,953, and 38.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, with only 23 undergraduate students and a single program area, may suit those specifically seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology within a large suburban setting. Whether program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the accreditor listing above and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools program family, with 18 recent completers.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so 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 is 81.2%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
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 directly at (508) 822-1405 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,953.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the types of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at (508) 822-1405 or visit https://www.rob-roy.com/ for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?168032.
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; contact 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; check with the school or Massachusetts's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Rob Roy Academy-Taunton at (508) 822-1405 or through its website, https://www.rob-roy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on other nearby cosmetology schools; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side data on other 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.