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The Beauty Institute
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Also listed as: The Beauty Institute in Stroudsburg also appears in the federal (IPEDS) record. Separate records usually reflect separate registrations, not separate schools.
Address: 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 · Phone: 732320219473232 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Stroudsburg, PA offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
The Beauty Institute has a 76.0% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,830 and median earnings of $30,577 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at The Beauty Institute is $23,390, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 57.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,520 | $27,990 | $33,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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, 1–2 years | 28 | $11,721 | $14,543 | $11,436 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | $11,721 | $14,543 | $11,436 |
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
The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. The campus is small, enrolling around 49 undergraduate students, and its programs are concentrated in two families: cosmetology schools (28 completers) and nail technician schools (24 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.0%, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,830, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $30,577. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,390, and 57.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need. Program length in months is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus is likely to suit students interested in short, hands-on cosmetology or nail technician training rather than multi-year associate degrees, though whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. Before enrolling, prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Beauty Institute offers cosmetology schools (28 completers) and nail technician schools (24 completers), for a total of two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 57.5% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.0%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,830, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,577, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,390.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and aid structures than public or non-profit institutions; verify specifics with the school.
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 732320219473232 or via its website for schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcomes at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216223.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; the short, focused nature of cosmetology and nail technician training may appeal to career changers, but confirm scheduling and format with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Pennsylvania's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Beauty Institute by phone at 732320219473232 or through its website, https://www.thebeautyinstituteskp.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.