What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program report a median earning of $22,681 two years after completion.

How many students finish their program at this school?

The school reports a completion rate of 88.8%.

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

The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $22,586.

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Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, Arizona · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 403 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$22,586

cheaper than 17% of comparable schools

Completion rate

88.8%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$35,839

earns ~$1,586.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school in Scottsdale, AZ that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school reports an average annual net price of $22,586 after financial aid.

What to know

An average student pays $22,586 per year after aid, which results in a median debt of $6,333 upon completion. The school reports an 88.8% completion rate for its students. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $35,839.

Net price is 28% above the Arizona median ($17,578) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 26% above 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	$22,681

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What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program report a median earning of $22,681 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program at this school?: The school reports a completion rate of 88.8%.
Is Penrose Academy a public or private institution?: Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $22,586.

Other options in Arizona

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Empire Beauty School-Tucson	Tucson	$17,013	79.4%	$25,073
Charles of Italy Beauty College	Lake Havasu City	$11,200	74.7%	$26,269
Empire Beauty School-Chandler	Chandler	$15,364	61%	$23,921
Avalon Institute-Mesa	Mesa	$18,972	82.1%	$30,803
Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher	$9,197	24%	$38,018
GateWay Community College	Phoenix	$13,339	28.6%	$46,147

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 460914. 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.