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Textures Institute of Cosmetology
Indianapolis, Indiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 8325 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 · Phone: (317) 824-1400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2025 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Textures Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Indianapolis, IN offering nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Completion rate compared to Indiana's state average of 65.5% is not reported for this campus, and median graduate debt and earnings 10 years after entry are not reported, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Textures Institute of Cosmetology is $20,734, federal financial aid can be used (Title IV eligible), and 59.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,580 | $36,140 | $43,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Textures Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV funds, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used by eligible students at this campus. The school's primary program area is nail technician training, with 4 completers recorded in nail technician schools.
Federal data show an undergraduate enrollment of 19 students, with 59.4% receiving Pell Grants. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 65.5%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,734.
This small, single-program campus in a large city setting may suit students seeking focused, short-term training in the nail technician field rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Because enrollment and completer counts are small, prospective students are encouraged to verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's full profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly by phone or through its website can also help confirm program length, cost details, and current enrollment options that are not captured in the federal dataset referenced here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Textures Institute of Cosmetology offers nail technician training, its only listed program family, with 4 recorded completers.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate compared to Indiana's state average of 65.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard or contact the school directly for financial details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $20,734.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Textures Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and the type of federal oversight applied 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 at (317) 824-1400 or visit its website for schedule 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/?488129.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's small, single-program focus on nail technician training may suit those seeking a narrow, hands-on skill path, though specific scheduling or pacing details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for nail technicians are set by the state of Indiana; this is not detailed in the federal data provided, so confirm directly with the school or state licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Textures Institute of Cosmetology by phone at (317) 824-1400 or through its website at https://texturesinstitute.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nail technician programs in the area is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up nearby schools 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.