Is Academy of Beauty Professionals worth it?
Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Appleton, Wisconsin (midsize suburb). It awarded 74 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, aesthetician and skin care specialist and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,913
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,635
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,117
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
74
Students (undergrad)
37
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,729 | $30,611 | 140 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 21 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
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- Academy of Beauty Professionals21 completions
- Academy of Beauty Professionals52 completions
- Academy of Beauty Professionals68 completions
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Academy of Beauty Professionals and 3 related campuses reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Academy of Beauty Professionals. 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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