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South Eastern Beauty Academy
Paintsville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 318 Second Street, Paintsville, KY 41240 · Phone: (606) 788-0091 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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South Eastern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Paintsville, Kentucky offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
South Eastern Beauty Academy has a 40.9% completion rate, below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at South Eastern Beauty Academy is $12,266, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 74.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $31,480 | $45,310 | $47,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
South Eastern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Paintsville, Kentucky, a remote town setting. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Its programs are concentrated in two families: cosmetology schools, which account for 22 of its top program enrollments, and nail technician schools, with 1. Total undergraduate enrollment is 45 students, with 23 trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 40.9%, which is below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $12,266, and 74.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students looking for shorter, hands-on cosmetology or nail technician training rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported in federal data. Given the high share of Pell-eligible students, it may also appeal to career changers seeking accessible entry points into cosmetology fields. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South Eastern Beauty Academy offers cosmetology school programs (22 top enrollments) and nail technician school programs (1). These are its only two program families reported.
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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.9%, which is below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
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 at (606) 788-0091 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard for possible updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $12,266 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates as a business rather than a publicly funded or non-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly at (606) 788-0091 or visit its website for details.
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 check outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493637.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility for adult career changers are not reported in federal data, so this cannot be confirmed from the data available; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology or nail technician work are not reported in this data; contact the school or the Kentucky state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South Eastern Beauty Academy at (606) 788-0091 or visit https://southeasternbeautyacademy.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology or nail technician schools is not reported here; check the College Scorecard for nearby institutions' outcomes.
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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.