South Hills Beauty Academy
South Hills Beauty Academy is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Pittsburgh, PA. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1975 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at South Hills Beauty Academy is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,775. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 325 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 3 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at South Hills Beauty Academy.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $5,775 | $2,425 | 325 Hours | 3 Months | $9,978 |
| 3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $5,350 | $1,775 | 350 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $6,650 | $925 | 500 Hours | 5 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 183 students attended South Hills Beauty Academy in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 22 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Hills Beauty Academy is 94% and the retention rate is 97% at the school.
| Student Population | 183 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Number of Faculty | 14 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of South Hills Beauty Academy is $5,775
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
11% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,886 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,775 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,425 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $4,200 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $413 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,886 |
Offered Certificate Programs
South Hills Beauty Academy offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 164 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 164 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at South Hills Beauty Academy are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 164 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 125 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 39 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 125 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 93 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 31 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 125 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 39 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 39 |
| Total | 39 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 183 students have enrolled into South Hills Beauty Academy. By gender, 3 male and 180 female students are attending the school.
There are 119 White (65.03%), 35 Black/African American (19.13%), 3 Hispanic (1.64%), 8 Asian (4.37%), and 21 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 183 | 3 | 180 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Black/African American | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 119 | 2 | 117 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 3269 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- 412-561-3381
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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