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Neecee's Barber College
Abilene, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1813 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602 · Phone: (325) 673-7970 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Neecee's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Abilene, Texas offering barber schools and cosmetology schools programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Neecee's Barber College has a 35.3% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Neecee's Barber College is $25,817, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 71.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $17,545 | not reported | $13,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $17,545 | not reported | $13,500 |
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
Neecee's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Abilene, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards credentials mainly in two program families: barber schools, its largest program with 17 completers, and cosmetology schools, with 4 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.3%, which is below the state average of 63.5% for similar programs in Texas. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,817, and 71.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
With a small enrollment of 32 undergraduate students and 21 total trade completers, this campus operates on a small scale within a midsize city setting. The programs offered are short, hands-on trade credentials in barbering and cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit those looking for a faster path into a licensed trade. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and cost figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Neecee's Barber College offers barber schools programs (17 completers) and cosmetology schools programs (4 completers).
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 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 35.3%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $25,817, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Neecee's Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, ownership structure, and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (325) 673-7970 or visit its website to confirm current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483513.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers short, hands-on barber and cosmetology programs rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking a faster route into a licensed trade; specific fit depends on individual goals not detailed in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly at (325) 673-7970 or visit https://neeceescollege.com/ for details on state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Neecee's Barber College by phone at (325) 673-7970 or visit its website at https://neeceescollege.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483513 can be used to compare completion, cost, and debt figures across schools.
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.