Is Metro Beauty Academy worth it?
Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 113 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,441
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,627
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,859
Average net price
$20,756
Completion rate
96%
Completions (2024)
113
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
197
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,226 | $29,135 | 84 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 51 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 43 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 17 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Metro Beauty Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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