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World Class Academy of Beauty Careers
Tallahassee, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 516 West Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310 · Phone: (850) 580-7799 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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World Class Academy of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Tallahassee, FL offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $9,000; completion rate and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for World Class Academy of Beauty Careers; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 59.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 14 | not reported | not reported | $9,404 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | $9,404 |
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
World Class Academy of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit trade school located in Tallahassee, Florida. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students may use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The school's programs fall into two families: cosmetology schools and barber schools, with cosmetology being the larger program, awarding 14 credentials compared to 3 in barber training.
Federal data shows 17 students completed a trade program out of an undergraduate enrollment of 36. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000. Median earnings 10 years after entry and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 59.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This school may suit students interested in short, hands-on training in cosmetology or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not stated here. Career changers considering a shorter, skills-focused path may want to confirm schedule and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, check the College Scorecard listing for this school or contact the school directly using the phone number and website provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology schools (14 completions) and barber schools (3 completions), making cosmetology its largest program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 59.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, but how this campus compares is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school have a median debt of $9,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
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 directly at (850) 580-7799 or visit its website for current tuition.
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 costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about the duration of its cosmetology and barber programs.
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 outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490142.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Florida's cosmetology/barber licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (850) 580-7799 or visit its website at https://www.worldclassacademybeautycareers.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to search for other cosmetology or barber programs in the Tallahassee area.
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.