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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman

Boardman, Ohio · Private for-profit career school

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsNail technician schoolsMassage therapy schools
58%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$6,251median debt of graduates
$17,659median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$22,437median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$23,606annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 615 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH 44512 · Phone: 33078233951105 · 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.

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman is a private for-profit trade school in Boardman, Ohio offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 57.7% completion rate, below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $6,251 and median earnings of $22,437 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman is $23,606, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 55.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Raphael's School of B… Raphael's School of B…: 57.7% 57.7% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% 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$23,520$36,260$57,840
Skincare specialists$28,350$39,150$52,870
Manicurists and pedicurists$26,650$35,590$45,240
Massage therapists$40,340$55,990$60,880

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 $12,248 not reported $7,444
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 2–4 years 25 $12,248 not reported $7,444
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 $12,248 not reported $7,444
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $12,248 not reported $7,444

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

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman is a private for-profit trade school located in Boardman, Ohio. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can apply for FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school's top programs are cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician training, with additional offerings in massage therapy across five total program families.

According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 57.7%, which falls below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,251, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,437. The annual cost of attendance is $23,606, and 55.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.

This campus, situated in a large suburb, appears geared toward shorter, hands-on cosmetology and personal-care programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed; specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm fit. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or check directly with the accreditor.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology, esthetician, nail technician, and massage therapy programs, with cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician being the top programs by enrollment. In total there are five program families offered at this campus.

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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 57.7%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $6,251, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,437.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,606.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for shareholder or owner profit rather than being funded through public or non-profit means; this can affect tuition levels and institutional priorities, though accreditation and Title IV eligibility still apply here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS directly, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407568.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The listed programs (cosmetology, esthetician, nail technician, massage therapy) are typically hands-on, career-focused fields, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Ohio state licensing board for cosmetology-related fields to confirm requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 3307823951105 or visit its website at https://www.raphaelsbeautyschool.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other campuses 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.

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