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Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school

Nail technician schoolsEsthetician schoolsMassage therapy schoolsCosmetology schools
84%completion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 95 Freeport Street, Boston, MA 02122 · Phone: (617) 288-1811 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
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.

Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Boston, MA offering nail technician, esthetician, and massage therapy programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Jupiter Beauty Academy has an 84.4% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Jupiter Beauty Academy; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, with 24.9% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Jupiter Beauty Academy Jupiter Beauty Academy: 84.4% 84.4% Massachusetts average Massachusetts average: 59.7% 59.7% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Manicurists and pedicurists$33,510$35,470$44,800
Skincare specialists$36,610$47,310$49,300
Massage therapists$40,420$63,390$103,000
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,600$37,290$60,340

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 167 $17,851 $19,775 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 147 $17,851 $19,775 not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $17,851 $19,775 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.

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About this school

Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus offers four program families, with the largest enrollments in nail technician schools (167 students), esthetician schools (147 students), and massage therapy schools (38 students).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 84.4%, which is above the state average of 59.7% for similar programs in Massachusetts. About 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, as is the annual cost of attendance.

This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 201 students in a large city setting, appears to concentrate on beauty and personal-care trade programs such as nail technology, esthetics, and massage therapy. These types of programs are often shorter in length compared to associate degrees, which may suit students looking for a more direct path into a trade. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, since cost and post-completion earnings data are not currently available in federal records.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Jupiter Beauty Academy offers programs in nail technology, esthetics, massage therapy, and cosmetology. The largest programs by enrollment are nail technician schools, esthetician schools, and massage therapy schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Jupiter Beauty Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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. About 24.9% of its students receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 84.4%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7% for similar programs.

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 (617) 288-1811 or visit the College Scorecard for further information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.

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 at (617) 288-1811 or via https://www.jba.edu/ for current tuition rates.

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

Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution. This can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484057.

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

The data does not specify program lengths or scheduling options, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school to discuss options for adult or career-changing students.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school or Massachusetts's licensing board for details specific to nail technology, esthetics, or massage therapy.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Jupiter Beauty Academy at (617) 288-1811 or visit https://www.jba.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484057 to compare similar programs in the area.

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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