Academy of Hair Design, located in the metropolitan area of Las Vegas, NV, specializes in cosmetology training for students. Academy of Hair Design is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, having held that accreditation for the last thirty-seven consecutive years. The primary program offered by this school is in cosmetology, which prepares students with the skills and abilities needed to obtain licensure and seek out long term employment after graduation. In addition, this school also provides a nail technology program for students who want to pursue nail care, an esthetics program, which provides an excellent education in the area of skin care, and a cosmetology instructor training program for students who want to teach cosmetology as a career.
In 2010-2011 about 130 students completed programs at Academy of Hair Design. The estimated average default rate of individuals taking student loans over the reported last three years (2007-2009) was around 15%.
Academy of Hair Design provides student services in the form of job placement opportunities for graduates in need of employment and cosmetology career pathway counseling for current and graduated students. Local and state licensing procedures may differ, and as such it is suggested students lookup obtaining a license in cosmetology. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.
Programs Offered
The list below shows all the programs that may be offered at Academy of Hair Design – Las Vegas. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (402) 363-5600.
Cosmetology (1,600 Hours)
The cosmetology program takes about twelve months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $22,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $2,000*
- 85 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the cosmetology program is usually 12 months
Learn more about cosmetology programs through our cosmetology schools profile page, which lists schools offering this program along with a career overview.
Hair Styling (1,000 Hours)
Hair styling program takes on average seven months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $15,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,400*
- 12 students completed the hair styling program last year
- Takes about 7 months to complete
Master Esthetician (600 Hours)
The master esthetician program offered usually takes about four months to complete and may satisfy education requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $10,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $1,500*
- The length of the master esthetician program is usually 4 months
(600 Hours)
program takes on average four months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $8,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $900*
- Takes about 4 months to complete
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average annual "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,800. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. There is also a $25 application fee for those applying to a program. Financial aid information may be obtained by contacting the financial aid office at (702) 878-1185 x26. The financial details shown on this page are an approximation. The actual costs may differ, please contact Academy of Hair Design – Las Vegas for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 68% | $4,615 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $7,065 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Academy of Hair Design – Las Vegas. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- Expertise Cosmetology Institute in Hato Rey, PR (3 miles away)
- Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences - Summerlin in Houston, TX (5 miles away)
- Casal Institute of Nevada in Piscataway, NJ (7 miles away)
- Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas in Norwalk, OH (11 miles away)