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Stylemaster College of Hair Design

Longview, Washington · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
23%completion rate · Washington avg 66%
$8,953median debt of graduates
$20,770median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$20,580median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$14,361annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1224 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA 98632 · Phone: (360) 636-2720 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Oct 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
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.

Stylemaster College of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Longview, Washington, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Stylemaster College of Hair Design has a 23.1% completion rate versus a 66.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,953 and median earnings 10 years after entry of $20,580.

Annual cost of attendance at Stylemaster College of Hair Design is $14,361, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 74.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Stylemaster College o… Stylemaster College o…: 23.1% 23.1% Washington average Washington average: 66.1% 66.1% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$36,830$59,510$73,540
Manicurists and pedicurists$38,660$49,900$58,120

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (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, 1–2 years 8 $15,785 $16,532 $8,392
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 $15,785 $16,532 $8,392
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 $15,785 $16,532 $8,392

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

Stylemaster College of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Longview, Washington, a small city setting. It 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 since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards programs mainly in cosmetology and nail technology, with cosmetology schools (12) and nail technician schools (7) making up the top programs among its three total program offerings.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.1%, which is below the state average of 66.1% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,953, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,580. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,361, and 74.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.

This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on programs in cosmetology or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees, though whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on personal circumstances and program length details not fully specified here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Program length details beyond what is listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Stylemaster College of Hair Design offers cosmetology schools (12) and nail technician schools (7), totaling three programs in the cosmetology-schools and nail-tech-schools families.

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 students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 23.1%, which is below the Washington state average of 66.1% for similar programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $8,953, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,580.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $14,361.

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

Stylemaster College of Hair Design is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the mix of programs offered 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 at (360) 636-2720 or visit https://stylemasters.edu/ 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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236744.

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

The school offers short, hands-on cosmetology and nail technician programs, which may suit some career changers, but specific fit details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (360) 636-2720 for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Stylemaster College of Hair Design at (360) 636-2720 or through their website at https://stylemasters.edu/.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236744 for similar institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Longview, WA

See all trade and career schools in Washington or search by ZIP code.

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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