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MediaTech Institute-Dallas
Dallas, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 13300 Branch View Lane, Dallas, TX 75234 · Phone: (972) 869-1122 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2026 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges; Aug 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
MediaTech Institute-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school in Dallas, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
MediaTech Institute-Dallas has a 69.7% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $20,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,293.
Annual cost of attendance at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is $24,891, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 52.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
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 | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | 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
MediaTech Institute-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school located in Dallas, Texas, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in the federal Title IV program, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's primary program area is cosmetology, with its top program being cosmetology schools, and it serves an undergraduate enrollment of 199 students.
In terms of outcomes, MediaTech Institute-Dallas reports a completion rate of 69.7%, which is above the state average of 63.5% for comparable programs in Texas. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,293. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,891, and 52.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused cosmetology program in a for-profit setting, though whether the format fits a career-changer's schedule is not detailed in this data. Prospective students should verify accreditation directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Any program details not listed here, such as specific schedules or licensing requirements, are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
MediaTech Institute-Dallas offers cosmetology programs, listed under its cosmetology-schools program family. Its top program is cosmetology schools, with 2 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, MediaTech Institute-Dallas participates in the Title IV federal aid program, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 52.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 69.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,293.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,891.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
MediaTech Institute-Dallas is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs 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 directly at (972) 869-1122 or visit https://www.mediatech.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455336.
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 to learn about state cosmetology licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach MediaTech Institute-Dallas by phone at (972) 869-1122 or through its website at https://www.mediatech.edu/.
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/?455336 to compare institutions 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.