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Twin City Beauty College
Saint Joseph, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2600 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 · Phone: (616) 355-5010 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Twin City Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Joseph, Michigan, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by NACCAS.
Twin City Beauty College has a 48.2% completion rate, below Michigan's 56.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,320 and median earnings of $23,043 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Twin City Beauty College is $22,507, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 | 88 | $19,654 | $17,859 | $9,000 |
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
Twin City Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Joseph, Michigan, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The school participates in the federal Title IV program, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Its programs are concentrated in one field: cosmetology, with 88 completers recorded and a total undergraduate enrollment of 274 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.2%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,320, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,043. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,507, and 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, single-field cosmetology education in a small suburban setting rather than a broad range of degree options. Because it is a for-profit institution with completion below the state average, prospective students—including career changers—should weigh the cost against reported earnings and debt figures carefully. To verify accreditation status and see the most current federal outcome data, contact the school directly or review its profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Twin City Beauty College offers cosmetology programs, with 88 recorded completers in this field. It is the only program family listed for this campus.
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 the federal Title IV program, so 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 48.2%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,320.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,043.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,507.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Twin City Beauty College is a private for-profit school. For-profit control can affect cost structure and outcomes, so comparing its completion, debt, and earnings figures to other schools is worthwhile.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (616) 355-5010 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?172495.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused cosmetology program, which may suit someone seeking a narrow career path, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
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 or Michigan's cosmetology licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Twin City Beauty College at (616) 355-5010 or through its website, https://tcbeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures 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.