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Urban Academy of Beauty
Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1001 Golf Course Road #104 & #105, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · Phone: (505) 818-0697 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Urban Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Urban Academy of Beauty is $10,556 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,273; the campus completion rate compared to the New Mexico state average of 42.9% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Urban Academy of Beauty; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, though the share of students receiving Pell is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $36,440 | $39,100 | $39,320 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,190 | $37,750 | $46,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (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 | 5 | $18,572 | $18,149 | $10,556 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $18,572 | $18,149 | $10,556 |
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
Urban Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a large suburb. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here since it participates in Title IV programs. Its most commonly awarded programs are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber programs accounting for the larger share of completions.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for similar programs in New Mexico is 42.9%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Among the small number of recent completers, median debt for graduates is reported at $10,556, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $33,273. Annual cost of attendance and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small completer count of 7 and no reported undergraduate enrollment figure, this campus appears to run compact, hands-on programs typical of barber and cosmetology training rather than multi-year associate degrees. This setup may suit those seeking a shorter, skills-focused path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Urban Academy of Beauty offers barber school and cosmetology school programs, with barber programs making up the larger share of completions.
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 aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The New Mexico state average completion rate for similar programs is 42.9%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,556 per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,273 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (505) 818-0697 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Urban Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and typically means it relies more heavily on tuition revenue and federal aid than public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493372.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's small completer count and focus on barber and cosmetology programs suggest short, skills-based training typical of career-entry trades, though specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology vary by state and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or New Mexico's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Urban Academy of Beauty at (505) 818-0697 or through its website, https://paulmitchell.edu/albuquerque.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions in the area.
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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.