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Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy

Irving, Texas · Private for-profit career school

Barber schools
48%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$24,371annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 2413 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 · Phone: (972) 594-7700 · 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.

Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Irving, Texas, offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy has a 48.1% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy is $24,371, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 77.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Michael's Barber & Ha… Michael's Barber & Ha…: 48.1% 48.1% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 31 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

Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Irving, Texas. 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 by students who qualify. The school offers one program family, barber schools, which accounts for its 31 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 42.

According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 48.1%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry is also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,371. About 77.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus offers a single, focused barbering program, which may suit those seeking a direct path into barber licensure rather than a broader associate-degree track. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed here; prospective students should contact the school directly for program length and schedule information. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, check the accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard directly before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy offers one program family, barber schools, which produced 31 completers among its undergraduate enrollment of 42.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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 students who qualify can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 48.1%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, 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 (972) 594-7700 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $24,371 according to federal data.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and how outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (972) 594-7700 or via its website for this information.

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 College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?494728.

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

The data shows a single, focused barber program with a fairly small enrollment of 42 students, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported here; check with the school directly.

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

Licensing requirements are not detailed in the provided data; contact the school at (972) 594-7700 or visit https://barberstylistacademy.com/ for specifics on barber licensure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy by phone at (972) 594-7700 or through its website, https://barberstylistacademy.com/.

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

Comparative data on nearby barber schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?494728 to compare completion rates and costs across institutions.

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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