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Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1128 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817 · Phone: (808) 533-6596 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, HI offering barber school programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 82.1% completion rate versus a 51.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $5,793 and median earnings of $25,235 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is $27,127, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Hawaii (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 | 43 | $19,311 | $17,385 | $5,750 |
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
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, barber schools, which accounted for 43 completions among its 85 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.1%, well above the state average of 51.9% for similar programs in Hawaii. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,793, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,235. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,127, and 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into barbering rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree institution. Given the enrollment size and program concentration, it could appeal to career changers looking for a shorter, more targeted training path, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design offers barber school programs, which accounted for 43 completions reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.1%, which is above the Hawaii state average of 51.9% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $5,793 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,235.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,127.
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 structure and institutional funding 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 (808) 533-6596 or visit https://www.hihd.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?141608.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, career-focused structure may suit adults seeking a targeted path into barbering, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hawaii Institute of Hair Design at (808) 533-6596 or through its website, https://www.hihd.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions in Hawaii.
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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.