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KCK Beauty & Barber Academy
Jacksonville, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 10592 Balmoral Circle East, Jacksonville, FL 32218 · Phone: (904) 516-9280 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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KCK Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Florida offering cosmetology, barber, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
KCK Beauty & Barber Academy has an 82.8% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and 10-year median earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at KCK Beauty & Barber Academy is $18,484, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV). About 52.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
KCK Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Florida, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and approved for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus is best known for its cosmetology, barber, and esthetician programs, with cosmetology schools (14 completers) and barber schools (12 completers) making up the bulk of its trade completions, followed by a smaller esthetician program.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.8%, above the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,484, and 52.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 36 students in a large-city setting, appears geared toward focused, hands-on training in personal-care trades rather than broad academic study. Given its size and program mix, it may suit those seeking direct entry into cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics fields, including career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not stated here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
KCK Beauty & Barber Academy offers cosmetology, barber, esthetician, and nail technician programs. Cosmetology and barber programs account for the most completions, with 14 and 12 completers respectively, followed by a smaller esthetician program.
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, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 52.4% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.8%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5% for comparable programs, per federal data.
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 (904) 516-9280 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. Interested applicants can check the College Scorecard at the link provided for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $18,484. This figure comes from federal data and may not reflect current tuition, so confirming with the school is recommended.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
KCK Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid options, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Prospective students should contact the school directly at (904) 516-9280 or visit its website for program schedules.
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 federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?492652.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused, hands-on programs in cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics may suit career changers seeking entry into personal-care trades, though specific scheduling details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach KCK Beauty & Barber Academy at (904) 516-9280 or through its website, https://www.kckbbacademy.org/, for application details.
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.