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Fosters Cosmetology College
Ripley, Mississippi · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1813 Hwy 15 N, Ripley, MS 38663 · Phone: (662) 837-9334 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school in Ripley, Mississippi offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Fosters Cosmetology College has a 91.2% completion rate, above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Fosters Cosmetology College is $21,688, federal financial aid can be used here, and 80.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $26,290 | $38,480 | $38,760 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (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 | 18 | $15,105 | $14,442 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $15,105 | $14,442 | 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
Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school located in Ripley, Mississippi, in a remote rural setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Its two program families are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber schools (18 completers) and cosmetology schools (6 completers) making up the top programs awarded.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 91.2%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,688, and 80.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus centers on hands-on barber and cosmetology training rather than broader associate-degree coursework, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on preparation for a specific trade license rather than a multi-year academic program. Because program length and schedule details are not specified in this data, prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Fosters Cosmetology College offers barber schools (18 completers) and cosmetology schools (6 completers), its two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 91.2%, which is above the Mississippi state average of 59.5%.
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 (662) 837-9334 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.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,688.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the type of federal oversight it receives 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 (662) 837-9334 or visit https://www.fosters.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175698.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows focused barber and cosmetology programs rather than broader academic degrees, which may suit those seeking hands-on trade training, though specific scheduling and program-length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Fosters Cosmetology College at (662) 837-9334 or through its website, https://www.fosters.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to compare campuses 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.