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Southwest Michigan Beauty School
Sturgis, Michigan · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 703 South Centerville Road, Sturgis, MI 49091 · Phone: see website
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; May 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Southwest Michigan Beauty School is a cosmetology school in Sturgis, Michigan, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings figures.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here, as the school is not a Title IV institution.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 |
|---|
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
Southwest Michigan Beauty School is a cosmetology-focused career school located in Sturgis, Michigan. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants does not apply here, since the school is not designated as a Title IV institution. The campus's program family centers on cosmetology-schools, though the specific top programs awarded most frequently are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Outcome and cost figures that are commonly used to compare career schools are not reported for this campus in federal data. This includes completion rate compared with the state average, median debt carried by graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants. Prospective students should not assume any figure in place of this missing data, since none of these numbers can be estimated responsibly.
Because the school does not participate in Title IV aid, students considering enrollment should be prepared to cover costs through other means and should ask the school directly about payment plans, program length, and scheduling options for adult or career-changing students. To verify accreditation status and check for any updated federal outcome data, contact the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the school's name and location. Direct contact with the school is the most reliable way to confirm current program offerings and enrollment details not captured in this listing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school's listed program family is cosmetology-schools. Specific top programs are not reported for this campus in federal data, so contact the school directly to confirm current offerings.
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 listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this school is not designated as a Title IV institution, 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?
Completion rate compared with the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 directly for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the available data, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling for its cosmetology programs.
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 search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; ask the school directly about its options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Michigan's licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in this listing's data; search for Southwest Michigan Beauty School in Sturgis, MI to find current contact details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other cosmetology schools nearby is not reported for this campus in federal data.
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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.