Accreditation demonstrates to potential students, current students, alumni, local or national employers, and clinic visitors that the Frederick School of Cosmetology is a quality organization, as measured and observed by 
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Celebrating 10 Years!
Just over 10 years ago, the Frederick School of Cosmetology opened its doors. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to excellence in salon professional training.
Job Placement
Final regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, 34CFR-668.6, by the US Department of Education require institutions that participate in the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (the HEA), to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV-eligible educational programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE Programs).
Cosmetology
OPEID: 041397-00
CIP Code: 12.0401
Credential Level: 01
Occupational Outlook
SOC Code: 39-5012.OO Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers
Occupational Profile on O*NET
NACCAS
Pursuant to N.A.C.C.A.S. Standard I, Criterion 3 & 4, an institution must assess the achievements of its programs and students on the basis of pass rates on examinations for licensure (70% min.), placement rates for those who took the licensing exam (60% min.) and program completion rates (50% min.). This institution is proud to announce that it exceeds the required benchmarks set by NACCAS with the following rates:
2011-2012 Outcome Rates (Based on 2011 Calendar Year)
| Course | # Scheduled to Complete in Calendar Year 2011 | # Who Completed | Completion |
| Cosmetology | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Course | 2011 Graduates | Graduates Working | Placement Rate |
| Cosmetology | 10 | 9 | 90% |
| Course | Total Who Took the Exam in 2011 | Passed the Exam | Individual Rate |
| Cosmetology | 15 | 15 | 100% |
Maryland Higher Education Commission Reporting 2010
| Completed | Employed | |||||||
| Year | Program | Hours | Tuition/Fees | Students PT/FT |
This School | All MD | This School | All MD |
| 2010 | Cosmetology | 1,500 | $14,000/ $1,846 |
35 0/35 |
17 81% |
1287 48% |
13 76% |
768 60% |
In the above "Completed" and "Employed" columns, the numbers and percentages have been given to you for both this school's program, and the total student counts and percentages for all reported programs offered for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (120401) in the state of Maryland which are based on the data that was self-reported by Private Career Schools in their Annual Reports to MHEC.
Beauty Tip - Wellness
Ever heard the phrase "you are what you eat"? Well, it's true...everything you put into your body comes out in your hair, skin, and nails!
Beauty Tip - Hair
When loosening the tangles in wet hair, always use a wide tooth comb and not a brush. Brushing your wet hair will stretch and break the strands. Use a comb, start at the bottom and work towards the scalp.