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Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Kennewick, Washington · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 23 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 · Phone: (509) 586-9979 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Kennewick, Washington offering cosmetology, massage therapy, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology reports a 95.5% completion rate versus a 66.1% state average, median graduate debt of $7,830, and median earnings of $24,668 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is reported at $27,113, federal financial aid can be used at this Title IV-eligible school, and 51.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $36,830 | $59,510 | $73,540 |
| Massage therapists | $61,850 | $87,360 | $97,550 |
| Barbers | $52,540 | $61,150 | $75,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (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 | 17 | $18,267 | $22,094 | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $17,399 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $18,267 | $22,094 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $18,267 | $22,094 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $18,267 | $22,094 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $18,267 | $22,094 | $9,500 |
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
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Kennewick, Washington. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, at this campus. The school's programs are concentrated in cosmetology, with additional offerings in massage therapy and barber training. Its top programs are Cosmetology schools (35 completers), Massage therapy schools (13), and Barber schools (9), across six program offerings total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 95.5%, well above the Washington state average of 66.1%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,830, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,668. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,113, and 51.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, massage therapy, or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the school directly or via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology offers cosmetology, massage therapy, and barber programs, with cosmetology schools (35 completers) being the largest, followed by massage therapy (13) and barber schools (9). There are six program offerings in 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, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 95.5%, above the Washington state average of 66.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,830, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,668.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $27,113, according to federal data.
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 levels and financial aid eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (509) 586-9979 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify 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/?451626.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused programs in cosmetology, massage therapy, and barbering that may suit adults seeking hands-on career training, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology at (509) 586-9979 or through its website, https://www.victoriasacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451626 to compare outcomes 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.