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Central Valley Barber College
Riverbank, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3501 Atchison Street, Riverbank, CA 95367 · Phone: (209) 869-2001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Central Valley Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Riverbank, CA offering barber schools training, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Central Valley Barber College has a 98.0% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, 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.
Central Valley Barber College's annual cost of attendance is $19,429, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV. About 58.4% 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 | 76 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Central Valley Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Riverbank, California, a large suburb. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in the federal Title IV program, meaning students may use FAFSA-based federal financial aid. The campus focuses on a single program family, barber schools, which accounts for its 76 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 122.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 98.0%, well above the California state average of 64.2%, placing this school above the state average for program completion. 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 $19,429, and 58.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Because this campus offers a single, focused barbering program rather than a range of associate degrees, it may suit students seeking a direct, hands-on path into a licensed trade, including adults changing careers, though program length itself is not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures, such as debt and earnings, are not reported for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Valley Barber College offers one program family, barber schools, which produced 76 recent completers. This is the school's sole reported area of training.
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 the Title IV federal aid program, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 58.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 98.0%, compared to a California state average of 64.2%, putting this campus above the state average.
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 (209) 869-2001 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. You can check the College Scorecard at the provided link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,429.
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 structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions. Its Title IV participation means federal aid is still available.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (209) 869-2001 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498872.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult learner fit, but the school's single focused barbering program and above-average completion rate may appeal to those seeking a direct path into a licensed trade. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and enrollment options for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Valley Barber College at (209) 869-2001 or through its website, https://www.centralvalleybarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This information is not reported in the federal data provided; consult the College Scorecard or contact the school directly for comparisons with other barber schools in the area.
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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.