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Studio Academy of Beauty
Chandler, Arizona · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 610 N Alma School Rd Ste 38, Chandler, AZ 85224 · Phone: (480) 857-1138 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Chandler, Arizona offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Studio Academy of Beauty has a 77.4% completion rate, above the Arizona average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,221 and median earnings of $27,201 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Studio Academy of Beauty is $17,132, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 79.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $38,650 | $50,470 | $57,900 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,050 | $36,810 | $45,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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, 300–899 hours | 521 | $19,663 | $18,736 | $6,227 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 95 | $19,663 | $18,736 | $6,227 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $19,663 | $18,736 | $6,227 |
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
Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Chandler, Arizona, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus focuses on beauty-industry trades, with esthetician programs and cosmetology programs making up its most-awarded credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.4%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,221, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,201. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,132, and 79.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body draws heavily on need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently verify licensing requirements, current program schedules, and costs by contacting the school directly. Accreditation status can be confirmed through NACCAS, and outcome figures can be cross-checked on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Studio Academy of Beauty offers esthetician programs and cosmetology programs, with esthetician being the largest program by enrollment. The school reports 3 total programs in these families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.4%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,221, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,201.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $17,132 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (480) 857-1138 or visit https://www.tsaob.com/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455725.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused beauty-industry training, though specific fit for career changers such as schedule flexibility is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at (480) 857-1138 to confirm state licensing steps for esthetics or cosmetology in Arizona.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Studio Academy of Beauty at (480) 857-1138 or through its website, https://www.tsaob.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455725 can be used to look up other campuses for comparison.
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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.