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Neosho Beauty College
Neosho, Missouri · Private for-profit career college
Address: 116 N Wood St, Neosho, MO 64850 · Phone: (417) 451-7216 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Neosho, Missouri, offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Neosho Beauty College has a 73.5% completion rate, near the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $18,280 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Neosho Beauty College is $18,173, federal financial aid (Title IV) is accepted, and 58.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
| Skincare specialists | $29,790 | $45,200 | $67,970 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,600 | $39,100 | $48,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 | 13 | $16,690 | $9,444 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $16,690 | $9,444 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $16,690 | $9,444 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $16,690 | $9,444 | 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
Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Neosho, Missouri, located in a distant town setting. 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 awards the most credentials in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, with cosmetology programs (13 completers), esthetician programs (13 completers), and nail technician programs (6 completers) making up its core offerings, across 4 total programs.
Looking at the numbers: the campus completion rate is 73.5%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $18,280. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,173, and 58.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Enrollment is small, with 47 undergraduates and 32 trade completers reported.
This campus fits students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology-related fields rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering a shorter-format credential in beauty services may want to look closely at the earnings and debt figures above relative to their own goals. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review the full outcomes data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and confirm program details and cost directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Neosho Beauty College offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, with 4 total programs. Cosmetology has 13 completers, esthetician programs have 13, and nail technician programs have 6.
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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.5%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $18,280, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $18,173.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. This designation can affect cost structure, financial aid options, and how outcomes are evaluated 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 at (417) 451-7216 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178527.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology suggests a career-training rather than academic degree path, though specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in the data provided.
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 Missouri's state licensing board for cosmetology-related requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Neosho Beauty College at (417) 451-7216 or through its website at https://neoshobeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178527 can be used to compare 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.