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Metro Detroit Barber College
Detroit, Michigan · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 7443 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221 · Phone: (313) 342-4400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2025 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Metro Detroit Barber College is a private non-profit trade school in Detroit, Michigan, offering barber school training programs.
Metro Detroit Barber College has a 100.0% completion rate, above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Metro Detroit Barber College is $24,506, and federal financial aid can be used here. About 64.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,840 | $35,490 | $53,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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, 2–4 years | 17 | 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
Metro Detroit Barber College is a private non-profit trade school located in Detroit, Michigan. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Its accreditation status is listed as 'Not found in DAPIP' in federal data, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The campus is focused on a single program family, barber schools, with 17 program completers recorded in federal data.
According to federal data, this campus has a 100.0% completion rate, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%. 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 $24,506, and 64.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enroll here.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 59 students in a large-city setting, appears structured around a single, focused barbering program rather than multiple degree tracks. Federal data does not specify program length, so those considering a career change should contact the school directly to ask about schedule and duration. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and confirm accreditor status directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Metro Detroit Barber College offers barber school training, with 17 program completers reported in federal data. This is the only program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Federal data lists this school's accreditation status as 'Not found in DAPIP.' Contact the school directly at (313) 342-4400 or visit mdbcollege.org to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 64.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, 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. Check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.
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 cost of attendance is $24,506 per year, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Metro Detroit Barber College is a private non-profit school. Control type can affect tuition structure and institutional mission, though federal data does not detail specific differences here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (313) 342-4400 to ask about schedule and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal outcomes data directly at the College Scorecard link (collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490489) and confirm accreditation status with the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Federal data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from the data alone; contact the school to ask about options for adult or career-changing students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering are not reported in this federal dataset. Contact the school directly to ask about state licensing exams or requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Metro Detroit Barber College at (313) 342-4400 or visit mdbcollege.org for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and other reported metrics 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.