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Cutting Edge Barber Academy
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 114 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 · Phone: (717) 824-4215 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, PA offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Completion rate and comparison to the state average of 66.2%, plus median debt and earnings, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Annual cost of attendance at Cutting Edge Barber Academy is $24,930, federal aid is accepted, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $30,410 | $36,920 | $39,030 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
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, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. The school's two program families are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with top programs being barber schools (7 completers) and cosmetology schools (1 completer), serving a small undergraduate enrollment of 22 students.
Federal data shows some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,930, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This small campus, with its concentration in barber and cosmetology training, may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program in personal care trades. Whether the program length fits adult or career-changer schedules is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly for schedule and program-length information. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cutting Edge Barber Academy offers barber schools and cosmetology schools programs. Barber schools had 7 completers and cosmetology schools had 1 completer in the reported data.
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, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
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) 824-4215 or visit the College Scorecard 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 reported annual cost of attendance is $24,930.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit school. This can affect tuition levels and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (717) 824-4215 or via 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 federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498818.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or lengths, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; prospective students should confirm state licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology directly with the school or the Pennsylvania licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Cutting Edge Barber Academy at (717) 824-4215 or through its website, https://thecuttingedgebarberacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare similar programs 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.