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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
Greenville, North Carolina · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1011 Charles Blvd Ste A, Greenville, NC 27858 · Phone: 25283055362 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, North Carolina offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design has a 63.6% completion rate, above the North Carolina average of 47.8%, and graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, 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 Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is $18,057, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | 30 | $18,617 | $15,090 | $8,750 |
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
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, North Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus awards a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 30 completers among its roughly 55 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 63.6%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, though median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,057, and about 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of financial need among the student body.
This campus is likely to suit students seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology program rather than a multi-program associate-degree institution; whether it fits an adult career changer specifically is not stated in the data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review 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?
The school offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools family, with 30 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 63.6%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750 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; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $18,057.
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 and financial aid eligibility compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483425.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not indicate fit for adult career changers specifically; contact the school at 25283055362 or via https://www.alexanderpaul.edu/ to discuss your situation.
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 to confirm state cosmetology licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 25283055362 or visit https://www.alexanderpaul.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard 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.