Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Academy of Career Training with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Academy of Career Training
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $1,550$300220 Contact Hours4 Months $5,356
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,000$1,5001200 Contact Hours17 Months $16,042
3Barbering/Barber $13,000$1,000900 Contact Hours12 Months $14,546
4Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $8,500$1,000600 Contact Hours9 Months $12,154
5Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $3,200$450260 Contact Hours5 Months $6,435
6Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) $7,500$400600 Contact Hours9 Months $10,039

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist program which is the largest program at Academy of Career Training.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $1,720 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Academy of Career Traininghas increased by 4.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Academy of Career Training.
Living Costs Trends
Academy of Career Training 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$4,272$2,820
2022$1,252$444
2023$1,252$444
2024$1,252$400
2025$1,260$460
Living Costs Trends Chart