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Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
Pearl, Mississippi · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3167 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS 39208 · Phone: (601) 939-4441 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is a private for-profit trade school in Pearl, Mississippi offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 83.3% completion rate versus a 59.5% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $19,921 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is $23,726, and the school participates in federal financial aid, with 79.7% of students receiving 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 | 21 | $13,414 | $18,771 | $6,700 |
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-Pearl is a private for-profit trade school located in Pearl, Mississippi. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers one program family, cosmetology schools, which accounts for all 21 recorded completions at this location.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,921. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,726, and 79.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Undergraduate enrollment at the campus is 43 students.
Given its single-program focus, this campus is best understood as a short, hands-on cosmetology training site rather than a multi-program vocational college. The above-average completion rate and Pell participation may suit students who want a focused, career-specific credential, but program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 21 recorded completions in that field. It is the only program family reported 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, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 79.7% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.3%, 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 $6,500, according to College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,726.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools, so students should review cost and outcome data carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (601) 939-4441 or via its website for this detail.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?382461.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus and above-average completion rate may suit someone seeking a focused, hands-on credential, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Academy of Hair Design-Pearl at (601) 939-4441 or through its website, https://www.academyofhair.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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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.