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Grabber School of Hair Design
St. Louis, Missouri · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9833 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63126 · Phone: (314) 966-8888 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Sep 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Grabber School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in St. Louis, Missouri, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Grabber School of Hair Design has a 73.0% completion rate, near the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $7,830 and median earnings of $27,109 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Grabber School of Hair Design is $15,302, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 42.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $29,790 | $45,200 | $67,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,600 | $39,100 | $48,410 |
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 | 84 | $19,296 | $18,315 | $9,715 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 51 | $19,296 | $18,315 | $9,715 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $19,296 | $18,315 | $9,715 |
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
Grabber School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in St. Louis, Missouri. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards credentials most frequently in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with 84, 51, and 50 completers respectively among its three program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 73.0%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,830, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $27,109. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,302, and 42.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Program length in months or credit hours is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus appears geared toward students pursuing short, hands-on beauty and personal-care credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed, though exact program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. It may suit those seeking a focused entry point into cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology fields. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status, tuition, and program offerings directly with the school and can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Grabber School of Hair Design offers programs in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools. These are the three program families reported for this campus, with esthetician programs having the most completers.
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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.0%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $7,830, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $27,109, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,302.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Grabber School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, program pricing, and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length in months or credit hours is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (314) 966-8888 or visit its website for details.
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 federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?363679.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Based on the program families offered—esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician training—this campus focuses on short, hands-on beauty and personal-care credentials, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Missouri's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Grabber School of Hair Design at (314) 966-8888 or through its website at https://grabberschool.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for comparisons across institutions.
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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.