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GoodFellas Barber College
Little Rock, Arkansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4306 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204 · Phone: (501) 707-7983 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Median graduate debt at GoodFellas Barber College is $16,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at GoodFellas Barber College is $18,819, federal financial aid can be used here, and 73.6% 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 | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The campus awards programs mainly in two families: barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barbering being the larger of the two by completions.
Federal data shows some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 57.3%, and how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $16,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,819, and 73.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
With a small enrollment of 32 undergraduates and 8 trade completers, this is a small, hands-on campus focused on barbering and cosmetology licensure paths rather than broad academic offerings. It may suit students seeking a direct, single-focus training path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
GoodFellas Barber College offers barber school programs and cosmetology school programs, with barbering being the larger program by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with accreditation status listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 73.6% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.3%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates of this school is $16,500, per federal 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 $18,819.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid options, and accreditation oversight compared to 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 (501) 707-7983 or visit gfbc.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the school's scorecard page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused, single-track path into barbering or cosmetology licensure, which may suit career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact GoodFellas Barber College at (501) 707-7983 or through its website, https://www.gfbc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side data on similar programs.
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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.