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Graduate America College
Garland, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1225 Beltline Rd Ste 7, Garland, TX 75040 · Phone: (972) 530-1103 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Graduate America College is a private for-profit trade school in Garland, Texas offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Graduate America College reports a 93.0% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, and median graduate earnings of $22,178 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Graduate America College is $19,482, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 55.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 28 | $17,338 | $18,087 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | $17,338 | $18,087 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $17,338 | $18,087 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $17,338 | $18,087 | not reported |
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
Graduate America College is a private for-profit trade school located in Garland, Texas, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for programs. Its most-awarded credentials are in cosmetology (35 completers), esthetician training (28 completers), and nail technician training (26 completers), across four program families total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 93.0%, well above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $22,178. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,482, and 55.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With enrollment concentrated in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care trade programs, this campus may suit students seeking a fast entry into cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology fields, including adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Graduate America College's most-awarded programs are cosmetology schools (35 completers), esthetician schools (28), and nail technician schools (26), across four total program families.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 55.0% of its students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 93.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (972) 530-1103 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,178, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,482.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Graduate America College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and available institutional aid compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (972) 530-1103 or visit https://www.ibc3.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review official outcomes data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?431284.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology programs may suit those seeking entry into personal-care trades, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Graduate America College at (972) 530-1103 or through its website, https://www.ibc3.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion, cost, and earnings figures across similar 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.