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Beauty Academy of South Florida
Hialeah Gardens, Florida · Private for-profit
Address: 9800 NW 77 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016 · Phone: (305) 817-3577 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Beauty Academy of South Florida is a private for-profit trade school in Hialeah Gardens, FL offering cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Beauty Academy of South Florida has a 71.7% completion rate, near the Florida state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,458 and median earnings of $16,826 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Beauty Academy of South Florida is $59,338, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 54 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 42 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $12,296 | not reported | $7,316 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Beauty Academy of South Florida is a private for-profit trade school in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students. The campus enrolls around 544 undergraduate students and awards programs across cosmetology, nail technician, esthetician, and barber training, with its most-completed programs being Cosmetology (134 completers), Nail Technician (54 completers), and Esthetician (39 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.7%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,458, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,826. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $59,338, and 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology and related personal-care trades rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and current tuition directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures, prospective students can check the Council on Occupational Education directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Beauty Academy of South Florida offers programs in cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics, and barbering. Its most-completed programs are Cosmetology (134 completers), Nail Technician (54 completers), and Esthetician (39 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.7%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,458, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,826.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $59,338.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability standards compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (305) 817-3577 or visit basf.edu for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460969.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused, hands-on training in cosmetology-related fields rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported in federal data; confirm with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and barbering are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Florida's licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Beauty Academy of South Florida at (305) 817-3577 or visit https://www.basf.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; prospective students can use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460969 to compare outcomes across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.