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Northern Institute of Cosmetology
Lorain, Ohio · Private for-profit career college
Address: 669 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052 · Phone: (440) 244-4282 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Lorain, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Northern Institute of Cosmetology has a 43.5% completion rate, below Ohio's 68.8% average, and graduates earn a median of $21,904 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Northern Institute of Cosmetology is $13,083, and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 65.8% 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 |
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 | 21 | 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
Northern Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Lorain, Ohio. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus concentrates on a single field, awarding certificates in cosmetology, with 21 completers reported in cosmetology schools out of an undergraduate enrollment of 57.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 43.5%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $21,904. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,083, and 65.8% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track certificate program in cosmetology rather than a broader associate-degree pathway; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers should verify accreditation status and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for current tuition and program details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern Institute of Cosmetology offers cosmetology programs, with 21 reported completers in this single program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 programs, so students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 43.5%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
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 (440) 244-4282 or check the College Scorecard link for further details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,904, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $13,083.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school, meaning it operates for owner or investor profit, which can affect tuition pricing and program structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (440) 244-4282 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused, single-track cosmetology certificate, which may suit those seeking a shorter, specialized pathway, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northern Institute of Cosmetology at (440) 244-4282 or through its website, https://www.nicosmetology.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard can be used to compare outcomes across schools 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.