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Bene's Career Academy
New Port Richey, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 7027 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 · Phone: (727) 848-8415 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bene's Career Academy is a private for-profit trade school in New Port Richey, FL offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Bene's Career Academy has a 62.6% completion rate, below Florida's 70.5% average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $19,359 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Bene's Career Academy is $28,524, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 62.5% of students receiving 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 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
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, 300–899 hours | 51 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $17,586 | $14,318 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 17 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $13,756 | $14,113 | $6,333 |
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
Bene's Career Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in New Port Richey, Florida. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for training. The school's most-awarded programs are cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools, alongside offerings in nail technology and massage therapy, for a total of seven program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 62.6%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $19,359. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,524, and 62.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given its focus on cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and related personal-care trades, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training rather than a traditional academic degree path; whether the format fits adult or career-changer schedules is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission and review current outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bene's Career Academy offers seven program families, most notably cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools, along with nail technician and massage therapy programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.6%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,359.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,524.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bene's Career Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (727) 848-8415 or visit https://www.benes.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137591.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the program mix in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering suggests hands-on licensure training, but scheduling details should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (727) 848-8415 for specifics related to Florida cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering licensure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bene's Career Academy at (727) 848-8415 or through its website at https://www.benes.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137591 for comparable 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.