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Larry's Barber College
Chicago, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Also listed as: Larry's Barber College in Chicago also appears in the federal (IPEDS) record. Separate records usually reflect separate registrations, not separate schools.
Address: 10456 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628 · Phone: (773) 779-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jan 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois offering barber schools and cosmetology schools programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Larry's Barber College has a 62.5% completion rate, near the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and graduates carry a median debt of $3,945, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Larry's Barber College is $18,595, and federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. All reported students (100%) receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $31,460 | $65,430 | $71,930 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 65 | $12,417 | $10,067 | $3,481 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $12,417 | $10,067 | $3,481 |
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
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Chicago, Illinois. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) is available to students who qualify. The campus's programs fall into two families, with barber schools programs and cosmetology schools programs making up its offerings; barber training accounts for the large majority of completers, with cosmetology as a smaller secondary track.
Federal data show a completion rate of 62.5%, which is near the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median debt among graduates who borrowed is $3,945. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,595, and 100% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely lower-income.
This campus, with about 68 undergraduates and 69 program completers, appears sized for focused, hands-on barbering and cosmetology instruction rather than broad academic study. Given the concentrated, license-oriented program families, it may suit those seeking a direct route into a licensed trade, including adults changing careers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not stated here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the latest completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Larry's Barber College offers programs in two families: barber schools and cosmetology schools. Barber programs account for the majority of completers (65), with cosmetology making up a smaller share (4).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Larry's Barber College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. In fact, 100% of students here receive Pell Grants according to federal data.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.5%, which is near the Illinois state average of 58.4%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $3,945, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for any updated figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $18,595 per year, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit school. This designation can affect tuition structure, financial aid terms, and institutional ownership, so students may want to compare cost and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (773) 779-2100 or visit its website for details on 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 completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?476489.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's concentrated barber and cosmetology program families suggest a focused, license-oriented training path, which may suit adults seeking a direct route into these trades, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Larry's Barber College at (773) 779-2100 or through its website at https://www.larrysbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby barber or cosmetology schools is not reported here; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across 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.