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Stacey James Institute

Parker, Colorado · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
81%completion rate · Colorado avg 69%
$6,333median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,155annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 16534 Keystone Boulevard, Unit C, Parker, CO 80134 · Phone: (303) 810-1033 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Dec 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. 4 sanction actions in the window.
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.

Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Parker, Colorado, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Stacey James Institute has an 81.0% completion rate, above the Colorado state average of 69.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Stacey James Institute is $19,155, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), with 27.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Stacey James Institute Stacey James Institute: 81% 81% Colorado average Colorado average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$31,940$54,500$76,520
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,520$37,690$59,710

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (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, 300–899 hours 66 not reported not reported $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 43 not reported not reported $6,333

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

Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Parker, Colorado, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for their education. The school's two program families are esthetician training and cosmetology, with esthetician schools (66 completers) and cosmetology schools (43 completers) representing its most-awarded credentials.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.0%, which is above the Colorado state average of 69.2% for similar programs. Graduates of Stacey James Institute carry a median debt of $6,333, which is relatively low compared to many career training programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,155, and 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree. Because program lengths themselves are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Stacey James Institute offers two program families: esthetician schools (66 completers) and cosmetology schools (43 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with accreditation status listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding. About 27.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 81.0%, which is above the Colorado state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed as $19,155.

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

Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (303) 810-1033 or visit their website to confirm 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 federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491792.

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

The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focused esthetician and cosmetology programs suggest shorter, skills-based training rather than a multi-year degree; contact the school to confirm scheduling options.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school or Colorado's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Stacey James Institute at (303) 810-1033 or visit https://www.staceyjamesinstitute.com/ for application details.

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

Comparative data for nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Colorado

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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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