Is American Beauty Academy worth it?
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Payson, Utah (small town), part of the American Beauty Academy system. It awarded 13 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology.
American Beauty Academy is part of American Beauty Academy
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for American Beauty Academy
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Completions (2024)
13
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $10,710 | $26,365 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Beauty Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.
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