Is Total Image Beauty Academy worth it?
Total Image Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Union City, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 304 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$12,801
Median earnings 4 years after
$19,172
Median earnings 10 years after
$18,720
Average net price
$12,830
Completion rate
99%
Completions (2024)
304
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
204
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $12,507 | $18,996 | 117 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 153 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 121 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Total Image Beauty Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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