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Hays Academy of Hair Design
Hays, Kansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1214 East 27th Street, Hays, KS 67601 · Phone: (785) 628-6624 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Hays, Kansas offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Hays Academy of Hair Design has a 77.4% completion rate, above the Kansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $23,712 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Hays Academy of Hair Design is reported at $19,405, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with about 48.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,320 | $30,930 | $37,550 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 | 42 | $15,176 | $17,794 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $15,176 | $17,794 | $9,833 |
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
Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Hays, Kansas, in a remote-town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants. Its two program families are cosmetology and nail technician training, with cosmetology being the larger program (42 completers) alongside a smaller nail technician track (9 completers).
Federal data show a completion rate of 77.4%, which is above the Kansas state average of 57.3% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings for former students, measured 10 years after entry, were $23,712 per the College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,405, and about 48.5% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment. Placement rate data is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on the program families offered, this campus is structured around short, hands-on cosmetology and nail technician training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though the school should be contacted directly to confirm schedules and format. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hays Academy of Hair Design offers cosmetology programs (42 completers) and nail technician programs (9 completers), according to federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for 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 77.4%, which is above the Kansas state average of 57.3% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for former students are $23,712 ten years after entry, 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 $19,405.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing 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 at (785) 628-6624 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155159.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's program families (cosmetology and nail technician training) are shorter, skills-based tracks, which may fit adults seeking a faster route into a licensed trade, though specific scheduling for career changers is not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Hays Academy of Hair Design by phone at (785) 628-6624 or through its website at https://www.haysacademy.edu/.
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; check the College Scorecard link for other institutions in the area.
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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.