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Midwest Barber College
Topeka, Kansas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 901 SW. 37th Street, Topeka, KS 66611 · Phone: (785) 266-2500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Midwest Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Topeka, Kansas offering barber schools and cosmetology schools programs.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the Kansas state average completion rate is 57.3% per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Midwest Barber College does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, but the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
Midwest Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Topeka, Kansas. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus, since it participates in Title IV programs. The school's accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. Midwest Barber College's most-awarded programs are barber schools, with 17 completers, and cosmetology schools, with 2 completers, for a total of 19 trade program completers reported.
Federal Scorecard data for this campus does not include several outcome and cost figures. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Kansas is 57.3%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the school offers concentrated programs in barbering and cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, it may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on trade credential rather than a broader academic path. Career changers should look at the specific program length and schedule directly from the school, since that detail is not included in the available data. Before enrolling, confirm accreditation status and review verified outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Midwest Barber College offers barber school programs (17 completers) and cosmetology school programs (2 completers), for 19 total trade completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly at (785) 266-2500 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, if eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Kansas state average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.3%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is not reported in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for this school for any future updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported in federal data for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data. Contact the school at (785) 266-2500 or visit https://www.midwestbarbercollege.com/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Midwest Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, institutional funding sources, and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about the schedule for barber or cosmetology programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data directly at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493831, and confirm accreditation status by contacting the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, focused programs in barbering and cosmetology rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking a concentrated trade credential; however, adult-specific fit details are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Midwest Barber College at (785) 266-2500 or through its website at https://www.midwestbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing's federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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.