Avery James College

2948 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

CosmetologyNail Technician

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardLengthTuitionGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) 13 months, 1,500 clock hours $18,700 20 $17,965
Nail Technician Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 6 months, 600 clock hours $7,410 11 $17,965

Cost and outcomes

TypePrivate for-profit
Average net price per year$15,307
Completion rate28%
Students receiving Pell grants70%
Median federal debt at graduation$6,333
Undergraduate enrollment78
AccreditorCouncil on Occupational Education

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.