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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston
Cranston, Rhode Island · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1279 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920 · Phone: (401) 463-3633 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston is a private for-profit trade school in Cranston, Rhode Island offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 78.0% completion rate versus a 75.2% state average, and median graduate debt of $11,000; earnings data 10 years after entry is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston is $24,940, federal financial aid can be used, and 42.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $31,200 | $32,950 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Rhode Island (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 | 114 | $18,617 | $18,149 | $10,366 |
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
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston is a private for-profit trade school located in Cranston, Rhode Island. 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 by students who qualify. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounts for its 114 reported completers.
According to federal data, the campus has a completion rate of 78.0%, which is near the Rhode Island state average of 75.2%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $11,000, while median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,940, and 42.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially eligible students.
This school suits students interested specifically in cosmetology training rather than a broad range of trades. Because the program family is narrowly focused, it may appeal to career changers seeking a direct path into cosmetology rather than a multi-program associate degree setting. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, since not all figures (such as post-completion earnings) are available in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools program family with 114 reported completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by qualifying students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 78.0%, which is near the Rhode Island state average of 75.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $11,000 in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,940.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (401) 463-3633 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455965.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus may suit those seeking a direct entry into that specific trade, though program length and schedule details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (401) 463-3633 or visit its website at https://rhodeisland.toniguy.edu/ for application details.
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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.