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Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2409 South 56th Street, Suite 118, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · Phone: (479) 478-8388 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — May 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Designer Barber & Stylist School is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Smith, Arkansas offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Designer Barber & Stylist School has a 67.7% completion rate, above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%, 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.
Designer Barber & Stylist School's annual cost of attendance is $25,078, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. About 51.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $24,240 | $25,640 | $30,040 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 | 40 | $16,843 | not reported | $16,298 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $16,843 | not reported | $16,298 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $16,843 | not reported | $16,298 |
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
Designer Barber & Stylist School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) to help pay for their education. The school's largest program areas are barber schools, which account for 42 of its awards, and cosmetology schools, which account for 3.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.7%, which is above the state average of 57.3% for similar programs in Arkansas. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,078. About 51.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, set in a small city, is likely a fit for students seeking hands-on, program-specific training in barbering or cosmetology rather than a broad academic path. Career changers or adults considering barber or cosmetology work may want to look closely at the program offerings, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Designer Barber & Stylist School offers barber school programs, with 42 completions, and cosmetology school programs, with 3 completions. These fall under the barber-schools and cosmetology-schools program families.
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, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.7%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
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 directly at (479) 478-8388 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 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480921 for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $25,078.
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, aid packaging, and institutional funding structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (479) 478-8388 or visit https://designercollege.net/ to confirm program duration.
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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480921.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused barber and cosmetology training, which may suit those seeking a hands-on trade path, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Designer Barber & Stylist School by phone at (479) 478-8388 or through its website at https://designercollege.net/.
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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.