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Mei Barber School
Brownsville, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 205 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Phone: (956) 546-9999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mei Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Brownsville, Texas offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Mei Barber School has a 75.7% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Mei Barber School is $11,008, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 73 | 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
Mei Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Brownsville, Texas, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The school participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid. Its primary program area is barber schools, with 73 program completers recorded and 91 undergraduate students enrolled overall.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,008, and 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the program serves a largely low-income student population.
This campus is set in a midsize city and focuses on a single trade family — barbering — rather than offering multiple career tracks. Given the concentrated program offering, it may suit students seeking a focused, shorter-term credential rather than an associate degree pathway, though exact program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mei Barber School offers barber school programs, with 73 recorded program completers in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by qualifying students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, according to 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 directly or check the College Scorecard 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 annual cost of attendance is $11,008, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mei Barber School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid options 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 (956) 546-9999 or visit its website for details.
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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497204.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single focused program in barbering may suit those seeking a concentrated career-training path, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering are not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly for information on state licensing exams.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mei Barber School at (956) 546-9999 or through its website, https://www.meibarberschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side outcome comparisons.
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.