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Meryma'at Barber College

Cleveland, Ohio · Private for-profit career college

Barber schools
86%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$14,213annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 12825-27 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111 · Phone: (216) 202-1144 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Meryma'at Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Cleveland, Ohio offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Meryma'at Barber College has an 85.7% completion rate, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.

Meryma'at Barber College reports an annual cost of attendance of $14,213, and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here. About 94.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Meryma'at Barber Coll… Meryma'at Barber Coll…: 85.7% 85.7% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 2–4 years 24 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 4 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.

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About this school

Meryma'at Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus is small, serving 48 undergraduate students, and its program offerings center almost entirely on barbering, with barber schools programs accounting for 28 completions and representing the school's main area of training.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $14,213. A large share of students, 94.6%, receive Pell Grants, indicating that most attendees come from lower-income backgrounds and rely on need-based aid. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in barbering rather than a broad associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should confirm schedule and program length directly with the school, since that information is not reported in this data. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome figures, prospective students can consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Meryma'at Barber College offers barber school programs, with 28 recorded completions in that field. It reports two total programs in its program family count.

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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 94.6% of students here receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, 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 (216) 202-1144 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. You can check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,213.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Meryma'at Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (216) 202-1144 or via its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit; prospective students should contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for information on state barbering license requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Meryma'at Barber College at (216) 202-1144 or visit its website at https://www.merymaatbarbercollege.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This data does not include comparative information on nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and costs across barber schools in the area.

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.

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