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The Beauty Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 2215 N Military Trl suite I, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · Phone: (561) 688-0225 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2026 · Show Cause · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jun 2026 · Removal of Show Cause Status.
The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, FL offering nail technician, barber, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
The Beauty Institute reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, and median earnings of $23,023 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at The Beauty Institute is $26,394, and federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, with 56.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, under 300 hours | 11 | $18,764 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $18,764 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $18,764 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 3 | $18,764 | 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
The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds) to help pay for their education. The campus offers programs across four program families, with the most common being nail technician schools, barber schools, and cosmetology schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0% for this campus, which is above the state average of 70.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,023. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,394, and 56.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus's program families are the shorter, licensure-focused type common in beauty and personal-care trades, which can suit students seeking a direct path into a specific trade rather than a multi-year degree. Whether the setting fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and pacing details not included in this data; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review the full outcomes record 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 programs across four families: nail technician schools, barber schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools. The most common by completions are nail technician (11), barber (8), and cosmetology (7).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 56.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (561) 688-0225 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,023 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $26,394.
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 affect tuition levels and typical loan amounts compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly at (561) 688-0225 or visit https://thebeautyinstitute.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444404.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs are shorter, licensure-focused trades typical of beauty and personal-care fields, but specific scheduling or pacing information for career changers is not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data. Check with Florida's licensing board for cosmetology, barbering, or nail technology, or contact the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Beauty Institute by phone at (561) 688-0225 or visit its website at https://thebeautyinstitute.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and costs across institutions.
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.