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Old Town Barber College-Wichita
Wichita, Kansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1211 E Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211 · Phone: 3162644891202 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Old Town Barber College-Wichita is a private for-profit trade school in Wichita, Kansas, offering barber school training and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 46.0% completion rate versus a 57.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $21,295 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Old Town Barber College-Wichita is reported at $20,097, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 75.3% 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 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 | 36 | not reported | $16,478 | $13,000 |
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
Old Town Barber College-Wichita is a private for-profit trade school located in Wichita, Kansas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus focuses on a single program family, barber schools, with 36 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 97.
Completion at this campus is reported at 46.0%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,295. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,097, and 75.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-trade credential in barbering rather than a multi-program associate degree pathway. Because program length is not detailed in the available data, prospective students -- including adult career changers -- should contact the school directly to confirm schedule and duration before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the full federal outcomes record, consult the ACCSC and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Old Town Barber College-Wichita offers one program family, barber schools, with 36 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of 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 46.0%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,295.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $20,097.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Old Town Barber College-Wichita is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the type of federal oversight applied 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 3162644891202 or via its website to confirm.
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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155353.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused, single-program barber school setting, but specific fit for adult career changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Old Town Barber College-Wichita by phone at 3162644891202 or through its website at https://www.otbcollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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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.