Is Ideal Beauty Academy worth it?
Ideal Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Louisville, Kentucky (large suburb). It awarded 17 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Completions (2024)
17
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,513 | N/A | 28 |
Source: College Scorecard, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 16 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ideal Beauty Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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