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Total Beauty Institute
Jacksonville, Florida · Private non-profit career college
Address: 5308 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 · Phone: (904) 240-1688 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Total Beauty Institute is a private non-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Florida offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Total Beauty Institute has a 16.7% completion rate versus a 70.5% Florida state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Total Beauty Institute is $28,538, federal financial aid is accepted, and 97.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
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, 1–2 years | 6 | 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
Total Beauty Institute is a private non-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Florida, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's single reported program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as the top program (6 completers).
According to federal Scorecard data, the completion rate at this campus is 16.7%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $28,538. A large share of students, 97.2%, receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely made up of lower-income students.
This campus enrolls a small number of undergraduates (10 reported), consistent with a focused, single-program cosmetology school. Prospective students weighing a career change into cosmetology should independently verify current program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since those specifics are not part of this data set. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact the school at (904) 240-1688, visit totalbeautyinstitute.com, or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Total Beauty Institute offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology schools program family with 6 completers reported.
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 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, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 16.7%, which is below 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 (904) 240-1688 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for the most current figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,538.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Total Beauty Institute is a private non-profit school, which affects its funding structure and accountability requirements compared with for-profit or public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data set; contact the school directly at (904) 240-1688 or via totalbeautyinstitute.com to confirm current program duration.
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 the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include information on program schedules or delivery format needed to assess career-changer fit; contact the school to discuss options for adult students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not specified in this data; contact the school or Florida's cosmetology licensing board to confirm requirements for graduates.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Total Beauty Institute at (904) 240-1688 or visit totalbeautyinstitute.com for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data set does not include comparative information on other nearby cosmetology schools; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and costs across schools.
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.