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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 6 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605 · Phone: (508) 756-6060 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit trade school in Worcester, Massachusetts offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester has an 81.4% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,222, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is $29,098, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 | 173 | $20,287 | $20,286 | $6,222 |
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-Worcester is a private for-profit trade school located in Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 their education. The campus focuses on a single program area: cosmetology, with 173 completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 192.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.4%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,222. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,098, and 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This school suits students seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology program in a midsize city setting rather than a broad multi-program campus. Because only one program family is offered, it is best suited to those already decided on a cosmetology career path, including adult career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, contact the school at (508) 756-6060, visit https://worcester.toniguy.edu/, or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434344.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology programs, with 173 program completers reported and one program family in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with an accreditation status of 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 can 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 81.4%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,222, according to 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 $29,098.
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 costs, financial aid packaging, and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at (508) 756-6060 or visit https://worcester.toniguy.edu/ for 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 U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434344.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single focused cosmetology program, which may suit adults who have already decided on that career path, though specific schedule and format details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (508) 756-6060 or visit its website at https://worcester.toniguy.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons with other cosmetology schools nearby are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt 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.