Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Huntington, WV 25705-2030
About Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Huntington School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Huntington, West Virginia, enrolling about 111 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 95.24% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,840 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,840.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | — | $17,250 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,757 | — | 494 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,236 | 34 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Huntington School of Beauty Culture really?
Evidence: average net price at Huntington School of Beauty Culture versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Huntington School of Beauty Culture is $17,250.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,250 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,014 above the West Virginia median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,632 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Huntington School of Beauty Culture: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Huntington School of Beauty Culture—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$17,250
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,136 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,226 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,583 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,886 |
| $110,001+ | $19,848 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Huntington School of Beauty Culture is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General21
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist14
- Real Estate Development13
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design12
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Huntington School of Beauty Culture a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Huntington School of Beauty Culture is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
Campus
Location
Huntington, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 25705-2030
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 9% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
111
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 143
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,333
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 49.65%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Huntington School of Beauty Culture was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Huntington School of Beauty Culture in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $7,405 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,131 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,078 |
| 2020 | — | — | $5,491 |
| 2021 | — | — | $6,908 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,979 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,583 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Huntington School of Beauty Culture reported total enrollment of about 111 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.8%), Black or African American (9.0%), and Two or More Races (2.7%). About 49.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Huntington School of Beauty Culture in 2024 is 111 students.
Over a full year, about 143 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
19.05% 100% Completion Time
95.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.05% of students graduating from Huntington School of Beauty Culture completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Huntington School of Beauty Culture graduates earn a median of $19,840 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $19,840. Median federal loan debt: $6,333. Average net price used in cost models: $17,250.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Huntington School of Beauty Culture graduates report median earnings of $19,840 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Huntington School of Beauty Culture graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Huntington School of Beauty Culture—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,611
- West Virginia median 0.49× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median 0.55× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.50× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Huntington School of Beauty Culture at a glance
Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Huntington School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution in Huntington, WV.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistReal Estate Development
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian83.8%Black or African American9.0%Two or More Races2.7%
Schools near Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Other campuses in Huntington, WV when available, plus nearby institutions in West Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within West Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Huntington School of Beauty Culture located?
Huntington School of Beauty Culture is located in Huntington, WV.
How much does Huntington School of Beauty Culture cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,250 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Huntington School of Beauty Culture's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($17,250), completion (95.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($19,840). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Huntington School of Beauty Culture?
Huntington School of Beauty Culture reports undergraduate enrollment of about 143 students, White (83.8%), Black or African American (9.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Huntington School of Beauty Culture earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $19,840 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Huntington School of Beauty Culture?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Huntington School of Beauty Culture students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Huntington School of Beauty Culture public or private?
Huntington School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Huntington, WV.
Is Huntington School of Beauty Culture an HBCU?
No. Huntington School of Beauty Culture is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Huntington School of Beauty Culture a tribal college?
No. Huntington School of Beauty Culture is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Huntington School of Beauty Culture religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Huntington School of Beauty Culture in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college profile
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- West Virginia trade schools profile
- Huntington, West Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.