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Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design
Cookeville, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 170 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501 · Phone: (931) 526-1478 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Cookeville, Tennessee offering barber school training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 74.3% completion rate, above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, with median earnings 10 years after entry of $23,696. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design is $22,450, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 72.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $22,850 | $24,690 | $31,930 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 | 16 | $13,373 | 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
Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Cookeville, Tennessee, a remote town setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to attend. The campus offers one program family, barber schools, which accounts for all of its reported completions.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 74.3%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,696. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,450, and 72.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students attend this campus.
This school suits students seeking a focused, single-track barber training program rather than a multi-program associate degree institution. With only 16 completers and 20 undergraduate students enrolled, it is a small campus. Given the trade focus, it may appeal to career changers interested specifically in barbering, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design offers one program family, barber schools, with 16 reported completers. No other program families are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for attendance.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 74.3%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, 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. Contact the school at (931) 526-1478 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,696 for this campus, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,450 for this campus.
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 and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (931) 526-1478 or visit https://www.misterwaynes.com/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?376631.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single focus on barber training with a small enrollment of 20 students may suit those specifically interested in barbering, but schedule and pacing details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Tennessee's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design at (931) 526-1478 or visit https://www.misterwaynes.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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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.