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Turning Point Beauty College

Chandler, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Nail technician schoolsEsthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
86%completion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$6,000median debt of graduates
$17,443median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$17,556median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,765annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 580 n camino mercado, Chandler, AZ 85225 · Phone: (602) 882-0928 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Dec 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. 6 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Turning Point Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Chandler, Arizona offering nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Turning Point Beauty College has an 85.9% completion rate, above the state average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,000 and median earnings of $17,556 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Turning Point Beauty College is $19,765, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 67.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Turning Point Beauty … Turning Point Beauty …: 85.9% 85.9% Arizona average Arizona average: 64.4% 64.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Manicurists and pedicurists$30,800$35,290$36,650
Skincare specialists$38,650$50,470$57,900
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,050$36,810$45,520

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 84 $13,921 not reported $6,922
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 $13,921 not reported $6,922
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 $13,921 not reported $6,922
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $13,921 not reported $6,922
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 $13,921 not reported $6,922

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.

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About this school

Turning Point Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Chandler, Arizona, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus focuses on beauty-industry training, with its most-awarded credentials in nail technician programs, esthetician programs, and cosmetology programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.9%, above the state average of 64.4% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,556. The annual cost of attendance is $19,765, and 67.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

With 106 undergraduates and 104 trade completers, this is a small, focused campus best suited to students seeking short, hands-on training in nail technology, esthetics, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree. It is located in a fringe rural setting. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current program lengths, licensing requirements, and costs directly with the school, and can confirm accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Turning Point Beauty College's top programs are nail technician schools, esthetician schools, and cosmetology schools, with 5 program offerings total.

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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and 67.5% 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 85.9%, which is above the state average of 64.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates have a median debt of $6,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,556.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $19,765.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcome data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (602) 882-0928 or visit its website to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444936.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers focused, hands-on beauty-industry training in nail technology, esthetics, and cosmetology, which may suit those seeking shorter career-focused training, though program length and schedule are not reported in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing needs for nail technology, esthetics, or cosmetology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Turning Point Beauty College at (602) 882-0928 or through its website at https://turningpointbeauty.com/.

Other trade and career schools in Chandler, AZ

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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.

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