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Associated Barber College of San Diego
San Diego, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1333 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 · Phone: 6192347703104 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Associated Barber College of San Diego is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Associated Barber College of San Diego has an 81.4% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego is $30,229, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 66.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 67 | $9,036 | $14,442 | $15,835 |
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
Associated Barber College of San Diego is a private for-profit trade school located in San Diego, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school focuses on a single program family: barber schools, with 67 program completers reported in federal data.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.4%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,229, and 66.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track program in barbering rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Associated Barber College of San Diego offers a single program family: barber schools, with 67 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 81.4%, which is above the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $16,500 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 $30,229.
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 options, and institutional accountability 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 to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485494.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-focus barber program and career-training setting may suit adults seeking a specific vocational path, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at 6192347703104 or visit https://associatedbarbercollege.edu/ for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Associated Barber College of San Diego by phone at 6192347703104 or visit their website at https://associatedbarbercollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for broader comparisons.
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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.