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Brown Beauty Barber School
Bessemer, Alabama · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1724 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 · Phone: (205) 424-4247 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Brown Beauty Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Bessemer, AL offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Brown Beauty Barber School has an 83.3% completion rate, above the Alabama state average of 45.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,833, 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 Brown Beauty Barber School is $32,112, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 81.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
| Barbers | $26,380 | $29,120 | $29,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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 | 19 | not reported | not reported | $16,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | $16,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | $16,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | $16,500 |
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
Brown Beauty Barber School is a private for-profit trade school located in Bessemer, Alabama. 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 offers four program tracks in total, with the largest enrollments in cosmetology schools (25 students) and barber schools (13 students).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,112, and 81.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the school serves a largely low-income student population.
Given its focus on cosmetology and barbering, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, hair-and-grooming trade training rather than a traditional degree path; program lengths themselves are not detailed here, so applicants should ask the school directly about schedules. Adults changing careers should confirm whether the program format (full-time, part-time, or accelerated) fits their needs by contacting the school. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check the accreditor's status directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Brown Beauty Barber School offers four program tracks focused on cosmetology and barbering, with the largest programs being cosmetology schools (25 students) and barber schools (13 students).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 81.9% of its students 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 Alabama state average of 45.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,833, per 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 $32,112 per year.
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 available institutional aid compared to public or nonprofit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (205) 424-4247 or visit its website to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491695.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so career changers should contact the school directly to see if part-time or accelerated options are available.
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 for details on state licensing exams for cosmetology or barbering.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Brown Beauty Barber School at (205) 424-4247 or through its website, https://brownbeautybarberschool.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar programs in the area.
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.