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Southern School of Beauty Inc
Durant, Oklahoma · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 140 W Main St, Durant, OK 74701 · Phone: (580) 924-1049 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern School of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Durant, Oklahoma, offering cosmetology school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 95.2% completion rate versus a 69.1% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $9,656; median graduate debt is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at Southern School of Beauty Inc is $9,562, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 79.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $18,980 | $29,650 | $44,260 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $10,155 | not reported | $6,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $10,155 | not reported | $6,000 |
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
Southern School of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Durant, Oklahoma, located in a distant town setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus primarily awards cosmetology school credentials, with 18 completers reported in its top program area out of a small undergraduate enrollment of 21 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 95.2%, well above the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, placing this campus above the state average for completion. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $9,656, though this figure may reflect a small cohort size and part-time or in-field earnings patterns typical of cosmetology programs. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $9,562, and 79.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that most attendees come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Given the small enrollment and single-program focus, it may appeal to career changers seeking a concentrated credential, though this fit is inferred only from the data provided, not confirmed by the school. To verify current accreditation status, program details, and updated outcomes, contact the school directly or review its profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southern School of Beauty Inc offers cosmetology school programs, with 18 reported completers in that program area.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and 79.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 95.2%, compared to a state average of 69.1% in Oklahoma, placing this campus above the state average.
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 (580) 924-1049 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $9,656 per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $9,562.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Southern School of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm current program duration.
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 official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207786.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused cosmetology program may suit those seeking a single-program, hands-on credential, though fit for career changers is not explicitly confirmed in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Oklahoma's cosmetology licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southern School of Beauty Inc at (580) 924-1049 or visit https://www.southernschoolbeauty.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar cosmetology programs in the area.
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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.