C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Fairfield, Ohio 45014
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 96%
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

89
Total Enrollment
96%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$22,137
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,487
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,312
Median debt at graduation
95.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
62.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$21,650$29,180+11%#299 of 1025#231$6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $287,214
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,306/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45015 (6.1% cap, Hamilton)

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🏆 Where Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
87%
Receive Pell Grants
85%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

89
Total Students
92%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 4%
Black 38%
Asian 29%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy?
The graduation rate at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is 96%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy a good school?
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy?
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy has a total enrollment of 89 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology