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Ohio State Beauty Academy
Lima, Ohio · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1760 N. Eastown Rd., Lima, OH 45807 · Phone: (419) 229-7896 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ohio State Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Lima, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ohio State Beauty Academy has a 57.1% completion rate, below the state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $8,498 and median earnings of $25,434 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Ohio State Beauty Academy is $10,540, federal financial aid is accepted, and about 50.9% 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, 2–4 years | 24 | $16,562 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $16,562 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
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
Ohio State Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Lima, Ohio, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus enrolls about 91 undergraduate students and awards most of its credentials in cosmetology, with cosmetology programs accounting for 44 recorded completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.1%, which is below the state average of 68.8% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,498, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,434. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $10,540, and about 50.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, single-field cosmetology credential rather than a multi-program associate-degree pathway, though whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly by phone or through its website can clarify current tuition, schedule, and enrollment details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ohio State Beauty Academy primarily offers cosmetology programs, with 44 recorded completions in that field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 50.9% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,498, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,434.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $10,540.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ohio State Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid terms 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 at (419) 229-7896 or visit its website for details.
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 outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204714.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss program fit.
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 Board of Cosmetology for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ohio State Beauty Academy at (419) 229-7896 or through its website, https://www.ohiostatebeauty.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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.