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Westchester School of Beauty Culture
Mount Vernon, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Six Gramatan Avenue Suite 200, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 · Phone: (914) 699-2344 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Westchester School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Mount Vernon, NY offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 76.9% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,170. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Westchester School of Beauty Culture is $19,386, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 56.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 46 | 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
Westchester School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school located in Mount Vernon, New York, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school offers one main program family, cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program area, serving 46 completers among a total undergraduate enrollment of 59.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.9%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $32,170. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,386. About 56.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus centers on a single trade path in cosmetology, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training rather than a multi-program associate-degree environment. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not specified in the data provided, so prospective students should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. To verify current accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check with the accreditor listed above and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Westchester School of Beauty Culture offers one program family: cosmetology, listed as cosmetology schools with 46 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 financial aid programs, 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 76.9%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.
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 (914) 699-2344 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,170, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,386.
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 pricing, ownership structure, and eligibility rules for some aid programs compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official 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 provided does not specify program schedule or length, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in this data; contact the school or New York state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Westchester School of Beauty Culture by phone at (914) 699-2344 or visit their website at https://westchesterschoolofbeautycultureny.com/.
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; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.