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Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College
Kansas City, Missouri · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1510/1504 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127 · Phone: (816) 241-4325 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Kansas City, Missouri, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 80.0% completion rate, above the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $11,960. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College is $23,181, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, with 63.4% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $36,710 | $47,880 | $76,460 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | 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
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Kansas City, Missouri. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds) to help pay for their programs. The school's two program families are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber schools accounting for the larger share of completions (17) followed by cosmetology (7).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.0%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,960. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,181, and 63.4% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, located in a large city, primarily serves students seeking hands-on training in barbering and cosmetology rather than academic transfer programs. With a small enrollment of 31 undergraduates and 24 trade completers reported, it may suit those looking for a smaller training environment. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College offers barber school programs and cosmetology school programs, with barber programs accounting for 17 completions and cosmetology for 7.
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, and 63.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 80.0%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,960, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,181 in federal data.
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 costs and financial aid eligibility compared with 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 (816) 241-4325 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Missouri's licensing board for barbering and cosmetology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (816) 241-4325 or visit https://www.ealamarscollege.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported in federal data; you can look up nearby schools on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488174 for a side-by-side view.
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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.