South Hills Beauty Academy

South Hills Beauty Academy is a private for-profit vocational school located in the large suburban area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, serving students across the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. With a total enrollment of 399 students (IPEDS 2023), it operates as one of the larger cosmetology schools in the southwestern Pennsylvania region, reflecting sustained demand for beauty industry training.

The academy reports strong student outcomes, including a 91% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). These figures reflect a high level of student engagement and program follow-through, with every enrolled student persisting and the vast majority completing their training. South Hills Beauty Academy holds a quality score of 73.83/100.

Students seeking cosmetology training in the Pittsburgh area will find a focused, single-program institution dedicated to preparing graduates for the Pennsylvania state cosmetology board examination. The 1-to-2-year certificate program provides foundational training in hair, skin, and nail services needed to enter the beauty industry workforce.