ROCHESTER, MN · PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT
Nova Academy of Cosmetology reported a $21,473 average net price, a completion rate of 79.1%, $37,067 median earnings four years after completion, and $9,424 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
Nova Academy of Cosmetology’s median earnings were $37,067 four years after completion and $24,100 five years after completion, based on 124 and 68 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
Nova Academy of Cosmetology reported a $21,473 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $18,099 for households below $30,001 and $17,760 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,099 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,760 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,496 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,160 |
| $110,001+ | $24,885 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
Nova Academy of Cosmetology reported a completion rate of 79.1%, a retention rate of 83.9%, a Pell-recipient share of 35.2%, and a federal-loan share of 60.2%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among Nova Academy of Cosmetology completers was $9,424 across 126 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$9,424
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 86 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
1 Nova Academy of Cosmetology program met this site’s evidence threshold, including Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other private for-profit institutions in Minnesota that match Nova Academy of Cosmetology on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The Nova Academy of Cosmetology FAQ reports $21,473 average net price, $37,067 four-year median earnings, and $9,424 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $21,473 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
Nova Academy of Cosmetology’s median earnings were $37,067 four years after completion and $24,100 five years after completion, based on 124 and 68 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among Nova Academy of Cosmetology completers was $9,424 across 126 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
