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Natural Images Beauty College
Clute, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 236 Old Angleton Road, Clute, TX 77531 · Phone: (979) 265-6200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Natural Images Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Clute, Texas offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Natural Images Beauty College has a 54.8% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Natural Images Beauty College is $28,166, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 24.6% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
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 | 22 | $15,510 | not reported | $13,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $15,510 | not reported | $13,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $15,510 | not reported | $13,500 |
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
Natural Images Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Clute, Texas, a small suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician training, cosmetology, and barbering, with esthetician programs graduating the largest number of completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 54.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out federal loans carried a median debt of $7,917. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,166, and 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus enrolls a small student body of 75 undergraduates, with 41 trade completers reported, and its program mix of esthetician, cosmetology, and barber training is typical of shorter, hands-on career-training tracks rather than multi-year degree programs. This structure may suit adults or career changers seeking a focused credential path, though program length and schedule details are not provided here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Natural Images Beauty College offers esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, with esthetician training being the largest program by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 54.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median federal loan debt of $7,917.
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?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,166.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, meaning tuition and financial structures differ from public or non-profit institutions; students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (979) 265-6200 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488110.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's short, hands-on programs in esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering may suit adults seeking a focused career-training path, though specific scheduling and pacing details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician, cosmetology, and barber careers are set by the state of Texas; this is not detailed in the provided data, so contact the school or the Texas licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Natural Images Beauty College at (979) 265-6200 or through its website at https://natural-images-bc.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt 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.