Trade and career programs at Academy of Beauty Professionals
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 68 | $25,615 | $30,611 | $6,333 |
Academy of Beauty Professionals cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $5,263 |
|---|
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 88% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 67% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $35,215 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $6,333 in federal student loans.
- 43% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Academy of Beauty Professionals cost?
Tuition and fees are $5,263 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Academy of Beauty Professionals?
88% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Academy of Beauty Professionals graduates earn?
Cosmetology and barbering certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $25,615 one year after finishing.
Is Academy of Beauty Professionals accredited?
Academy of Beauty Professionals is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay: $5,137 a year
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee: $5,360 a year
- Madison Area Technical College, Madison: $5,103 a year
- Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton: $4,980 a year
- Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee: $4,952 a year
- Gateway Technical College, Kenosha: $5,108 a year
More: all trade schools in Wisconsin · Academy of Beauty Professionals on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.