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College of Hair Design Careers
Salem, Oregon · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1684 Clay St NE, Salem, OR 97301 · Phone: (503) 588-5888 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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College of Hair Design Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Salem, Oregon, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
College of Hair Design Careers has a 74.2% completion rate, above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,915.
Annual cost of attendance at College of Hair Design Careers is reported at $15,808, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. About 43.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $34,880 | $57,580 | $64,740 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $35,230 | $46,080 | $48,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (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, 2–4 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | 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
College of Hair Design Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Salem, Oregon, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's most common programs are cosmetology (51 completers) and nail technician training (11 completers), reflecting its focus on beauty and personal-care trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 74.2%, above the state average of 55.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,915. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $15,808, and 43.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Any other outcome figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year degree path; specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
College of Hair Design Careers primarily offers cosmetology programs (51 completers) and nail technician programs (11 completers), across 5 total programs in the cosmetology and nail-tech school families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current accreditation status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this 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 74.2%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,915, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,808.
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 terms compared with public or non-profit institutions; details on how this affects costs beyond what's reported are not available.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (503) 588-5888 or visit its website for 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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208433.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for career changers isn't detailed in federal data, but the school's focus on cosmetology and nail technician training suggests shorter, skills-based programs; contact the school to confirm scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported in this data; contact the school or Oregon's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach College of Hair Design Careers at (503) 588-5888 or through its website, https://www.collegeofhairdesigncareers.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology or nail technician schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for comparison tools.
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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.