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Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
Grenada, Mississippi · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1301 Sunset Dr #JK, Grenada, MS 38901 · Phone: (601) 372-9800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada is a private for-profit trade school in Grenada, Mississippi offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada has an 88.9% completion rate, above the Mississippi average of 59.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,786 and median earnings of $22,284 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada reports an annual cost of attendance of $24,609; federal financial aid can be used here, and 78.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $13,613 | $13,290 | $6,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada is a private for-profit trade school located in Grenada, Mississippi. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with 18 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 88.9%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,786, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,284. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,609, and 78.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body has demonstrated financial need. No completion, debt, or earnings figures are estimated here — all are drawn directly from the College Scorecard.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 21 in a fringe rural locale, appears sized for a single-program, hands-on cosmetology training model rather than a multi-track associate-degree institution. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and time-to-completion. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology programs, with 18 program completers reported in federal data. This is the only program family listed for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 78.6% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.9%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,786, according to the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $22,284, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,609.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid packaging, and institutional ownership compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (601) 372-9800 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175722.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus and small enrollment of 21 students suggest a hands-on, program-specific setting, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus at (601) 372-9800 or through its website, https://www.academyofhair.com/grenada-campus.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools in Mississippi.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.