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Alamo City Barber College
San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 8910 Bandera Road Suite 209, San Antonio, TX 78250 · Phone: (210) 523-7777 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Alamo City Barber College has a 57.4% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, and median graduate debt of $6,937, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Alamo City Barber College is $19,899, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 82.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 88 | $14,592 | $13,986 | $10,164 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $14,592 | $13,986 | $10,164 |
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
Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Its primary programs are barber schools, which account for the large majority of completions, along with a smaller cosmetology program.
Federal data show a completion rate of 57.4%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt among graduates is $6,937. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,899. A notably high share of students, 82.5%, receive Pell Grants, indicating this campus primarily serves students with financial need.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on barbering or cosmetology credential rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult students and career changers should confirm schedule and format directly with the school, since that detail is not included here. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Alamo City Barber College offers barber school programs and cosmetology school programs, with barbering representing the large majority of completions (88 of 91).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.4%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,937, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed cost of attendance is $19,899 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the type of institutional oversight applied 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 directly at (210) 523-7777 or via its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?482981.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Texas licensing boards for barbering and cosmetology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Alamo City Barber College at (210) 523-7777 or through its website, https://www.alamocitybarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber or cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare figures across schools.
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.