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National Beauty College
Canton, Ohio · Private for-profit career college
Address: 4642 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709 · Phone: (330) 499-5596 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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National Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Canton, Ohio, offering cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Median graduate debt is $6,333 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,091, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate versus the Ohio state average of 68.8% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for National Beauty College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $26,650 | $35,590 | $45,240 |
| Skincare specialists | $28,350 | $39,150 | $52,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 | 38 | $14,977 | $16,663 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | $14,977 | $16,663 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $14,977 | $16,663 | $6,333 |
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
National Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Canton, Ohio, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's top programs are cosmetology (38 completers), nail technician training (30 completers), and esthetician training (28 completers), reflecting its focus on beauty and personal-care trades.
In terms of outcomes, the school reported 96 trade completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 172. The state average completion rate is 68.8%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,091. About 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a student body with significant financial need. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students interested in short, hands-on programs in cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics rather than multi-year associate degrees, including adult career-changers seeking entry into licensed beauty trades — though specific program lengths and schedules are not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and contact the school directly for tuition and enrollment specifics.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
National Beauty College offers cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician programs, with cosmetology as the largest by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the Ohio state average of 68.8% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,091, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 at (330) 499-5596 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
National Beauty College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid mix, and student debt levels compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review detailed federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204334.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit; contact the school to discuss options for adult students.
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 or the Ohio state licensing board for cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach National Beauty College at (330) 499-5596 or through its website, https://www.nationalbc.com/.
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 to compare similar programs in the Canton, Ohio 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.