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Moler Barber College
Oakland, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 3815 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 · Phone: (510) 652-4177 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Moler Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Oakland, California, offering barber, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Moler Barber College has a 22.6% completion rate, below the California average of 64.2%; graduates carry median debt of $10,556 and median earnings of $15,204 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Moler Barber College is reported at $29,428, federal financial aid can be used, and 65.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 170 | $13,937 | not reported | $12,445 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $13,937 | not reported | $12,445 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $13,937 | not reported | $12,445 |
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
Moler Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Oakland, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's most-awarded programs are barber schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with barber training accounting for the largest share of completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 22.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,556, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $15,204. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,428, and 65.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student body. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 411, with 240 trade completers reported.
Given its focus on barber, cosmetology, and esthetics training, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, hours-based licensure programs rather than multi-year associate degrees; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in federal data beyond program type. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling. Program length and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for that information.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Moler Barber College offers barber schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with barber training being the largest program by completions (170), followed by cosmetology (47) and esthetics (23).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Moler Barber College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 22.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,556.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $15,204.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $29,428.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Moler Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect cost, ownership structure, and how outcomes compare to public or non-profit programs; 65.5% of students here receive Pell Grants.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (510) 652-4177 or visit moler.org to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118994.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Federal data does not report on career-changer fit specifically; the school's focus on barber, cosmetology, and esthetics licensure programs may appeal to those seeking hands-on trade training, but confirm scheduling and format with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing exams tied to its barber, cosmetology, and esthetician programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Moler Barber College at (510) 652-4177 or through its website, https://moler.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons to other schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118994 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across nearby programs.
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.