Is The Professional Hair Design Academy worth it?
The Professional Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (midsize suburb). It awarded 37 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, massage therapy and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,974
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,327
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,587
Average net price
$19,451
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
37
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
60
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,659 | $30,905 | 26 |
| 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 2-4 yrs | 23 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Professional Hair Design Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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