Is Crave Beauty Academy worth it?
Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Wichita, Kansas (large city). It awarded 272 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,113
Median earnings 4 years after
$27,679
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,589
Average net price
$19,183
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
272
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
303
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,067 | $27,705 | 150 |
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 | 87 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 78 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 42 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Crave Beauty Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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