Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland

Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland is a private, for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Lakeland, Florida. Set in a midsize city environment, the school enrolls 431 students and reports a completion rate of 75% and a retention rate of 88% (IPEDS 2023). These metrics place the academy among the stronger performers for beauty schools in the region.

The academy offers certificate programs in two beauty disciplines. The Barbering/Barber program trains students in hair cutting, shaving, grooming, and barbershop management. The Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General program provides broad-based training in hair care, skin care, nail services, and salon operations. Both programs award certificates at the one-to-two-year level, preparing graduates for Florida state licensure examinations and entry into the beauty industry.

With an overall quality score of 61.83 out of 100, Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland stands out with its above-average completion rate for a beauty and grooming school. Its larger enrollment compared to many beauty academies provides a dynamic student community while still maintaining focused, hands-on vocational training in the Lakeland area.