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Stage One-The Hair School
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school
Address: 209 W College St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · Phone: (337) 474-0533 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Stage One-The Hair School is a private for-profit trade school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Stage One-The Hair School has a 72.4% completion rate, above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $17,390 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Stage One-The Hair School is $17,273, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 44 | $13,054 | $16,323 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $13,054 | $16,323 | $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
Stage One-The Hair School is a private for-profit trade school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 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. The campus focuses almost entirely on cosmetology training, with cosmetology programs accounting for the bulk of its 45 program completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.4%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,390. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,273, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 66 students in a small-city setting, appears geared toward students pursuing a focused, single-field cosmetology credential rather than a broad associate-degree pathway. Career changers considering cosmetology work may want to weigh the cost against the reported earnings figure. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's full data profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Stage One-The Hair School offers cosmetology programs, which accounted for 45 of its program completers. This is the school's primary 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 federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.4%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,390.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $17,273.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Stage One-The Hair School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and how financial aid dollars are used compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 (337) 474-0533 or visit its website for schedule 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 federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407151.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused cosmetology program with above-average completion rates, which may suit someone seeking a concentrated single-field credential, though specific adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
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 Louisiana's cosmetology licensing board for current requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Stage One-The Hair School at (337) 474-0533 or through its website, https://www.stageoneinc.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 listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407151 to compare similar programs.
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.