Is Protege Academy worth it?
Protege Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in East Lansing, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 56 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; nail technician manicurist; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$13,255
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,248
Median earnings 10 years after
$19,499
Average net price
$12,179
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
56
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
72
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,261 | $26,277 | 64 |
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 | 34 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 21 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
Campuses
Campuses included
Every other IPEDS unit ID Prentus rolled into Protege Academy. Each campus keeps its own federal data and page.
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Protege Academy and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Protege Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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