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New England Hair Academy
Malden, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school
Address: 492-500 Main St, Malden, MA 02148 · Phone: (781) 324-6799 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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New England Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Malden, Massachusetts, offering barber, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
New England Hair Academy has a 66.7% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at New England Hair Academy is $24,304, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 37.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $33,510 | $35,470 | $44,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 | 55 | $20,622 | $19,979 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | $20,622 | $19,979 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 32 | $20,622 | $19,979 | 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
New England Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Malden, Massachusetts, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The school's top programs are barber schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with barber programs enrolling the most students among its three program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry is also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,304. About 37.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in barbering, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering a shorter, skills-based route may want to weigh this option, but should confirm current schedules and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the ACCSC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
New England Hair Academy offers barber schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools. Barber programs have the largest enrollment among the three, followed by cosmetology and nail technician programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 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 students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7% for comparable programs, per 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 (781) 324-6799 or visit its College Scorecard page for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $24,304 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
New England Hair Academy is a private for-profit school. This designation can affect tuition structure, aid eligibility rules, and institutional accountability, so it's worth reviewing alongside outcome data.
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 (781) 324-6799 or through its website for current schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?373678.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused programs in barbering, cosmetology, and nail technology, which are typically shorter, skills-based tracks; however, specific schedule and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so contacting the school is recommended for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach New England Hair Academy at (781) 324-6799 or through its website, https://www.newenglandhairacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons between nearby schools for this campus; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to look up other institutions offering similar barber, cosmetology, or nail technician programs in Massachusetts.
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.