What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion are reported at $18,224.

How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The average annual net price after aid is $19,183, while the median student debt at completion is $7,917.

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Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, Kansas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 303 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$19,183

cheaper than 29% of comparable schools

Completion rate

77.9%

Median debt at completion

$7,917

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$26,589

earns ~$1,386.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school in Wichita, KS that mainly awards certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school serves 303 students who pay an average annual net price of $19,183 after financial aid.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 77.9%, while the typical student leaves with median debt of $7,917. Ten years after entry, median earnings for graduates are reported at $26,589.

Net price is 33% above the Kansas median ($14,374) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 6% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,224

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion are reported at $18,224.
How many students finish their studies?: The school reports a completion rate of 77.9%.
Is this school public or private?: Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The average annual net price after aid is $19,183, while the median student debt at completion is $7,917.

Other options in Kansas

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Cowley County Community College	Arkansas City	$7,175	38.6%	$37,723
Dodge City Community College	Dodge City	$4,068	32.5%	$45,427
Fort Scott Community College	Fort Scott	$5,586	28.2%	$37,213
Garden City Community College	Garden City	$8,244	38.7%	$41,704
Hays Academy of Hair Design	Hays	$14,612	76%	$23,712
Hutchinson Community College	Hutchinson	$6,727	36.5%	$43,470

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 417503. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.