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Collectiv Academy
Sandy, Utah · Private for-profit career school
Address: 10301 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · Phone: (801) 561-5610 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Collectiv Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Sandy, Utah offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Collectiv Academy has a 90.7% completion rate, above the Utah state average of 77.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,540 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,334.
Annual cost of attendance at Collectiv Academy is $22,802, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 46.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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, 1–2 years | 69 | $21,266 | $17,489 | $8,722 |
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
Collectiv Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Sandy, Utah, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The school's program offerings center on a single field: cosmetology, with its cosmetology program accounting for 69 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of about 70 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.7%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,540, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,334. The annual cost of attendance is $22,802, and 46.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students attend this campus.
Because this campus offers a single, focused cosmetology program, it may suit students seeking a concentrated path into that trade rather than a broad range of career options; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported in this data, so contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this campus. Any figures not mentioned above are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Collectiv Academy offers one program family, cosmetology, with 69 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so 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 90.7%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,540, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,334, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $22,802.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Collectiv Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (801) 561-5610 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This isn't reported directly in federal data; program length and schedule details that would clarify fit for career changers are not available, so contact the school to ask.
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 directly for details specific to cosmetology licensure in Utah.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Collectiv Academy at (801) 561-5610 or through its website, https://www.collectivacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230144 to compare schools directly.
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.