Is Butler Beauty Academy worth it?
Butler Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Butler, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 39 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$12,973
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,227
Median earnings 10 years after
$23,003
Average net price
$10,406
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
39
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
26
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,502 | $24,825 | 42 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
Campuses
Campuses included
Every other IPEDS unit ID Prentus rolled into Butler Beauty Academy. Each campus keeps its own federal data and page.
- Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy38 completions
- Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy29 completions
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Butler Beauty Academy and 2 related campuses reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Butler 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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