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Phipps Academy of Barbering
Richton Park, Illinois · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3732 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, IL 60471 · Phone: (708) 283-1204 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Phipps Academy of Barbering is a private for-profit trade school in Richton Park, Illinois offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Phipps Academy of Barbering has a 75.6% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Attending Phipps Academy of Barbering costs $21,207 per year, and federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. All reported students (100%) 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 | 32 | not reported | not reported | $10,389 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | $10,389 |
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
Phipps Academy of Barbering is a private for-profit trade school located in Richton Park, Illinois, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on two program families: barber schools, which account for the bulk of completions (32), and cosmetology schools (2).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.6%, which is above the state average of 58.4% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,207, and 100% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating this campus serves a largely low-income student population.
With only two program families offered and a small enrollment of 39 undergraduates, this campus is structured around focused, hands-on training in barbering and cosmetology rather than broad academic offerings. This setup may suit those seeking a direct path into a licensed trade rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should confirm current program details, licensing requirements, and enrollment terms directly with the school, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Phipps Academy of Barbering offers barber school programs (32 completers) and cosmetology school programs (2 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, and 100% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.6%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to 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 reported annual cost of attendance is $21,207.
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 costs and the types of federal aid or loan terms available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (708) 283-1204 or visit its website for details.
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 via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488396.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; prospective students should confirm with the school or their state's licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Phipps Academy of Barbering at (708) 283-1204 or through its website, https://www.phippsacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt 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.