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Nouvelle Institute

Miami, Florida · Private for-profit career college

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schools
87%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$15,130median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$16,138median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$17,929annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 3271 NW 7th St Suite#106, Miami, FL 33125 · Phone: (305) 643-3360 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, Florida offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Nouvelle Institute has an 87.1% completion rate, above the state average of 70.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $16,138, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Nouvelle Institute is $17,929, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 100.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Nouvelle Institute Nouvelle Institute: 87.1% 87.1% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Skincare specialists$27,860$43,880$62,650

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 136 $12,314 $10,771 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 117 $12,314 $10,771 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.

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About this school

Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Miami, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards credentials in two program families: cosmetology and esthetician training, with cosmetology schools and esthetician schools listed as its top programs.

According to federal data, Nouvelle Institute has a completion rate of 87.1%, which is above the state average of 70.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,138. The annual cost of attendance is $17,929, and 100.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely low-income.

This campus, with 75 undergraduate students and 253 trade completers, may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Whether the program length fits a career changer's schedule is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Nouvelle Institute offers cosmetology schools and esthetician schools programs, its two listed program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Nouvelle Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 student 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 completion rate is 87.1%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.

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 (305) 643-3360 for details.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,138.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $17,929.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and how the school is funded compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or visit its website for current program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal 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 data shows a small enrollment of 75 students focused on cosmetology and esthetics, but specific fit for career changers, such as program length or schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Nouvelle Institute at (305) 643-3360 or visit https://nouvelleinstitute.com/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This data does not include comparisons to other schools; check the College Scorecard link for this institution to compare against other listings in the 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.

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