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Networks Barber College
Calumet City, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 508 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 · Phone: (708) 868-8115 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Networks Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Calumet City, IL offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Networks Barber College has a 72.7% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and median graduate debt of $16,500, 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 Networks Barber College is $21,092, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $31,460 | $65,430 | $71,930 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 25 | not reported | $10,740 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $10,740 | $9,833 |
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
Networks Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Calumet City, Illinois, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's programs fall into two families: barber schools, which account for the majority of enrollment, and cosmetology schools, with 25 and 3 program completers respectively among top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.7%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median debt for graduates who took out loans is reported at $16,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,092, and 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 54 and 28 trade completers, appears to run compact, hands-on programs suited to students seeking direct entry into barbering or cosmetology fields rather than longer academic degree paths. Given the high share of Pell recipients, it may draw students from lower-income backgrounds, though a specific fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from program length data alone. 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's College Scorecard for the most current federal figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Networks Barber College offers barber school and cosmetology school programs, with barbering being the larger program by completers (25 vs. 3).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may 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 72.7%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $16,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $21,092.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Networks Barber College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and the type of federal oversight applied compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (708) 868-8115 or via its website for this information.
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 federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483258.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or scheduling options, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from the figures provided; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Illinois's barbering and cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Networks Barber College at (708) 868-8115 or through its website at https://www.networksbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side federal data on similar programs.
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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.