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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
Newark, Delaware · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 160 Pencader Plaza, Newark, DE 19713 · Phone: (302) 738-6251 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Newark, Delaware, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
The completion rate is 50.0%, below Delaware's state average of 61.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty is $15,435, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 68.1% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,350 | $46,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Delaware (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 | 7 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
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 School of Barbering & Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Newark, Delaware. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The school awards two program families, with barber schools (7 completers) and cosmetology schools (1 completer) making up its most common credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Delaware state average of 61.4% for similar programs. Median debt for graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,435, and 68.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 33 students in a large suburb setting, centers on hands-on barbering and cosmetology training rather than academic degree programs. Given the small program footprint and hands-on trade focus, it may suit those seeking direct entry into barbering or cosmetology fields, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers barber programs (7 completers) and cosmetology programs (1 completer), the two program families reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, and 68.1% 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 50.0%, which is below the Delaware state average of 61.4% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (302) 738-6251 for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard for updates at the link provided by the school.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,435.
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 the types of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about barber or cosmetology program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488262.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers hands-on barbering and cosmetology training, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Delaware's licensing board to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty by phone at (302) 738-6251 or visit their website at https://hairacademysbb.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons are not reported for this campus in federal data; you can use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes with other schools.
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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.