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Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3849-C Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 · Phone: (717) 234-8463 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is a private for-profit trade school in Harrisburg, PA offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania has a 96.2% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is $11,710, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV). About 13.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,870 | $43,620 | $58,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,520 | $27,990 | $33,180 |
| Barbers | $30,410 | $36,920 | $39,030 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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, 300–899 hours | 73 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $19,690 | $15,048 | $4,236 |
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
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is a private for-profit trade school located in Harrisburg, PA, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The campus offers 6 program families, most commonly esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician programs enrolling the largest number of completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 96.2%, which is above the state average of 66.2% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,710, and 13.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a relatively small share of low-income students compared to some other trade schools.
This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in beauty and personal care trades such as esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology, given the program families listed. Whether these programs fit adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the data provided beyond program type. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school directly for details on program length, schedule, and licensing requirements not captured in this federal dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers 6 program families, most notably esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician programs having the most completers (73).
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 96.2%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (717) 234-8463 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed cost of attendance is $11,710 per year, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and financial aid eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (717) 234-8463 or visit its website for program duration details.
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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483346.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner accommodations, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school for specifics.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the federal data provided; contact the school or check Pennsylvania's state licensing board for esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania by phone at (717) 234-8463 or through its website at https://www.barberandbeautyacademyofpa.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not available from the data provided; you can use the College Scorecard to look up other cosmetology or esthetics programs in Pennsylvania for a comparison.
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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.