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Hair Academy
New Carrollton, Maryland · Private for-profit career school
Address: 8435 Old Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784 · Phone: 301459250913 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in New Carrollton, Maryland offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Hair Academy has a 60.6% completion rate, above the Maryland average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $20,953 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Hair Academy is $22,794, federal financial aid is accepted, and 28.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $35,580 | $46,590 | $63,190 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
| Barbers | $32,720 | $35,400 | $48,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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, 300–899 hours | 91 | $15,736 | $15,141 | $11,250 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 39 | $15,736 | $15,141 | $11,250 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | $15,736 | $15,141 | $11,250 |
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
Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in New Carrollton, Maryland, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to cover costs. The campus's top programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician training being the largest by enrollment.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.6%, above the Maryland state average of 46.9% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $20,953. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,794, and 28.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than a multi-year degree, based on the program families offered. Whether it fits an adult career-changer specifically is not detailed in the data beyond program type and setting (large suburb). Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Program length, schedule details, and licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed with the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hair Academy offers esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, with esthetician training being the largest by enrollment (91 completers), followed by cosmetology (39) and barber (35).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Hair Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.6%, which is above the Maryland state average of 46.9% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of Hair Academy is $13,000, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $20,953, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,794.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hair Academy is a private for-profit school; this can affect tuition levels, financial aid options, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at 301-459-2509 or via its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?163541.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, hands-on beauty and personal-care programs in a large suburban setting, which may suit career changers, but specific fit for adult learners is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists or contact the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hair Academy by phone at 301-459-2509 or visit its website at https://www.hairacademymd.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to look up other programs in the New Carrollton, MD area.
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.