Cosmetology program at Arthur's Beauty College

The program in figures

Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)

$17,343

Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25

$2,323

Listed cost

$19,666

LengthIPEDS

1,500 clock hours, 13 months

CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels

24

Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 71 graduates

$14,388

Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard

$28,070

Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $101 a month over 10 years

$9,500

National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools

$26,307

Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

$27,790

• Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
• Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
• Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, read October 8, 2026.

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