Cosmetology at Arkansas Beauty College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Beauty College | $14,451* | — | $12,500* | — |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock | $21,161* | $18,188 | $14,852* | 0.70 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa | $19,443* | $20,362 | $7,900* | 0.41 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | $18,091* | $21,654 | $9,833* | 0.54 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School | $17,460* | $16,424 | $16,500* | 0.95 |
| Arkansas Technical School | $17,388* | $16,570 | $16,500* | 0.95 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Arkansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock Little Rock | — | $21,161 | $14,852 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith | — | $19,443 | $7,900 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood | — | $18,091 | $9,833 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School Fort Smith | — | $17,460 | $16,500 |
| Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock | — | $17,388 | $16,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arkansas Beauty College, approximately 62% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in AR. Actual outcomes may vary.