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College of Hair Design-Downtown
Lincoln, Nebraska · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 304 S Eleventh St, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Phone: (402) 474-4244 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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College of Hair Design-Downtown is a private for-profit trade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, offering barber school programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 83.0% completion rate versus a 61.0% Nebraska state average, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $28,376 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at College of Hair Design-Downtown is reported at $19,756, and federal financial aid can be used here, with 67.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $30,570 | $39,090 | $44,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (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 | 39 | $18,939 | $19,335 | $12,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $18,939 | $19,335 | $12,000 |
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-Downtown is a private for-profit trade school located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify. The campus is best known for its barber school program, which accounts for the bulk of its 41 recent program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 53 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.0%, which is above the Nebraska state average of 61.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $28,376. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,756, and 67.6% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program in barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers considering this route should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the school's full profile on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since program details, schedules, and licensing requirements should be confirmed directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers barber school programs, with 41 recent completers reported in that program family out of 53 total undergraduates.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.0%, which is above the Nebraska state average of 61.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,376.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,756.
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 pricing and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (402) 474-4244 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
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 directly to confirm state barbering license requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach College of Hair Design-Downtown at (402) 474-4244 or through its website, https://collegeofhairdesign.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare similar programs directly.
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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.