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Shawnee Beauty College-Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering

Bixby, Oklahoma · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 8510 East 131st Street South, Bixby, OK 74008 · Phone: (918) 369-5757 · 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.

Shawnee Beauty College-Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering is a private for-profit trade school in Bixby, Oklahoma offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus. The Oklahoma state average completion rate for comparable programs is 69.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$18,980$29,650$44,260
Manicurists and pedicurists$22,290$31,330$33,340

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (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 4 $12,064 not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 $12,064 not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 $12,064 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.

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About this school

Shawnee Beauty College-Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering is a private for-profit trade school located in Bixby, Oklahoma, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with accreditation status listed as accredited. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, does not apply here, as this campus is not designated as Title IV eligible. The school's main programs are in cosmetology, including cosmetology schools (6 offerings) and nail technician schools (1 offering), for a total of three programs on record.

Federal data shows this campus had 7 trade completers. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Oklahoma is 69.1%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.

Because federal aid cannot be used at this campus, prospective students—including adults considering a career change into cosmetology or nail technology—should plan to cover costs directly or through non-federal financing, and should contact the school to ask about program length and schedule, since program duration is not detailed in this dataset. To verify accreditation status and check for any updated federal outcome data, prospective students can consult the accreditor directly or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the school's Scorecard listing.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers cosmetology schools (6 programs) and nail technician schools (1 program), totaling three programs in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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?

No, this campus is not designated as Title IV eligible, so federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

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

This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Oklahoma state average completion rate for comparable programs is 69.1%.

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 (918) 369-5757 or check the College Scorecard link for more information.

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?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which means it operates for profit and does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, unlike many public or non-profit institutions.

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 any available outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's listing page.

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

Program length and schedule details are not reported in the available data, so adult career-changers should contact the school directly to discuss fit and timing.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not detailed in this dataset; contact the school at (918) 369-5757 or visit its website for specifics on cosmetology or nail technician licensing in Oklahoma.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Shawnee Beauty College-Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering by phone at (918) 369-5757 or through its website at https://www.shawneebeautycollege.com/.

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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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