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Durant Institute of Hair Design

Durant, Oklahoma · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schools
61%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$21,663annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2836 West University Boulevard, Durant, OK 74701 · Phone: (580) 579-5611 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Durant Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Durant, Oklahoma offering cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Durant Institute of Hair Design has a 60.7% completion rate, below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, 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.

Annual cost of attendance at Durant Institute of Hair Design is reported at $21,663, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 23.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Durant Institute of H… Durant Institute of H…: 60.7% 60.7% Oklahoma average Oklahoma average: 69.1% 69.1% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$18,980$29,650$44,260
Barbers$29,340$34,860$35,370
Manicurists and pedicurists$22,290$31,330$33,340

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 30 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 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.

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About this school

Durant Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Durant, Oklahoma, a distant town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school's programs are concentrated in personal care trades, with cosmetology as the primary offering (30 completers), followed by barber programs (6 completers) and nail technician training (1 completer).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.7%, which falls below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,663. About 23.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, barbering, or nail technology rather than a multi-year academic degree; program length details beyond completer counts are not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers should verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for current program specifics and enrollment requirements.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Durant Institute of Hair Design offers cosmetology, barber, and nail technician programs. Cosmetology is the largest program with 30 completers, followed by barber training with 6 and nail technician training with 1.

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 apply for FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 60.7%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, per federal data.

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 (580) 579-5611 or check 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. You can check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,663.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Durant Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit school. This designation can affect tuition pricing, financial aid options, and how outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (580) 579-5611 or visit its website for schedule 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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495253.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's short, hands-on program structure in cosmetology, barbering, and nail technology may suit career changers seeking focused vocational training, though specific scheduling details are not reported here. Contact the school to confirm fit for your situation.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for cosmetology, barbering, or nail technology are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school directly or check Oklahoma's state licensing board for specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Durant Institute of Hair Design at (580) 579-5611 or visit https://www.durantinstituteofhairdesign.com/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing. Use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and other figures across schools.

Nearby trade and career schools in Oklahoma

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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.

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