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Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield

North Plainfield, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schools
67%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$22,029median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,509median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$17,973annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 121 Watchung Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 · Phone: 732442600710 · 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.

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield is a private for-profit trade school in North Plainfield, NJ offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield has a 66.7% completion rate, near the state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $24,509 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield is $17,973, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 43.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Robert Fiance Beauty … Robert Fiance Beauty …: 66.7% 66.7% New Jersey average New Jersey average: 61.9% 61.9% 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$32,220$36,150$53,580
Skincare specialists$35,180$45,870$50,750
Manicurists and pedicurists$32,220$36,370$37,260
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 62 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 50 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 3 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 3 $17,129 $14,965 $7,163

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

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield is a private for-profit trade school located in North Plainfield, NJ. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus awards the most credentials in cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and nail technician schools, with six program families offered overall.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, which is near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,509. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,973, and 43.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than a multi-year degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should confirm current schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the accreditor listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this campus before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers six program families, most notably cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and nail technician schools, along with barber schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of 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 may be eligible for 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 66.7%, which is near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,509.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed as $17,973.

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 and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare costs and outcomes across school types.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the phone number or website listed to confirm current program durations.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided.

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

The school's offerings in cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician training suggest hands-on, career-focused instruction, though fit for adult career changers should be confirmed by contacting the school directly since schedule details are not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 732-442-6007 or visit its website at https://www.robertfiance.edu/ for application details.

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

Federal data does not provide direct comparisons with nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in New Jersey

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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.

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