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J's Barber College
New Iberia, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1207 Center Street, New Iberia, LA 70560 · Phone: (337) 364-2552 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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J's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
J's Barber College has a 56.5% completion rate, near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at J's Barber College is $23,476, and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available. About 53.5% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $22,340 | $44,430 | $56,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 13 | not reported | not reported | $13,666 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | $13,666 |
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
J's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in New Iberia, Louisiana. 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 focuses on two program families: barber schools, which account for most completers, and cosmetology schools.
Of the 14 recent trade program completers, the school's completion rate is 56.5%, which is near the state average of 59.2% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,476. About 53.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students are enrolled.
This small campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 26, located in a fringe town setting, appears geared toward students seeking focused, hands-on training in barbering or cosmetology rather than a broad academic experience. Because program length details are not stated in this data, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
J's Barber College offers barber school programs (13 completers) and a cosmetology program (1 completer), based on the two program families reported.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.5%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (337) 364-2552 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,476.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
J's Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (337) 364-2552 or visit jsbarbercollege.com for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490416.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contacting the school directly is recommended for career-changer fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not specified in the available data; check with the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology or Barber Examiners for state-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach J's Barber College at (337) 364-2552 or visit their website at https://jsbarbercollege.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes 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.