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Elite School of Cosmetology

Panama City, Florida · career school · part of -

Cosmetology schools
not reportedcompletion rate
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2105 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 · Phone: see website
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Elite School of Cosmetology is a school in Panama City, Florida offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS and the Middle States Commission.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; this school does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid, so contact the school directly for tuition and payment options.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

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.

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About this school

Elite School of Cosmetology is a school located in Panama City, Florida, focused on the cosmetology-schools program family. It is listed as Accredited, with accreditation cited from the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used here.

Detailed outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is consistent with its non-Title IV status.

This school may suit students interested specifically in cosmetology training in the Panama City area, though program length and format are not reported here, so prospective students should confirm schedule and structure directly with the school. Because this campus does not participate in Title IV aid, students relying on federal financial aid should verify alternative payment options directly with admissions staff. To verify accreditation status and check for any updated federal outcome data, prospective students can contact the listed accreditors directly or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the school's name and location.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Elite School of Cosmetology offers programs in the cosmetology-schools family. Specific individual program names are not reported in the available data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is listed as Accredited. Its accreditors are the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV, so FAFSA and Pell Grant aid cannot be used here. Contact the school directly to ask about other payment or financing options.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard for any updates.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for information on program costs and financing.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the available data, which can affect tuition costs and aid eligibility. Contact the school to confirm its institutional status.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration and schedule options.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation directly with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools or NACCAS, and check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this campus.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career changers cannot be determined from the available data, since program length, format, and scheduling details are not reported. Contact the school directly to discuss options for adult or working students.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in the available data. Cosmetology programs typically require state licensing, so contact the Florida cosmetology licensing board or the school directly to confirm requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the available data. Prospective students should search for the school's official contact details or check the College Scorecard listing.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in the available data. Prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare available metrics across schools.

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.

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