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Pro Way Hair School
Stone Mountain, Georgia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 5684 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 · Phone: (404) 299-5156 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pro Way Hair School is a private for-profit trade school in Stone Mountain, GA offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Pro Way Hair School has a 60.0% completion rate, above the state average of 49.7%, with median graduate debt of $12,500 and median earnings of $21,586 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Pro Way Hair School is $21,516, federal financial aid can be used, and 98.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $27,950 | $30,750 | $60,150 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 28 | $12,011 | $13,048 | $11,703 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $12,011 | $13,048 | $11,703 |
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
Pro Way Hair School is a private for-profit trade campus in Stone Mountain, Georgia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The school offers two program families, awarding credentials most often in barber schools (28 completions) and cosmetology schools (12 completions), for a total of 40 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 67.
Federal data show a completion rate of 60.0%, above the state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,586. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,516, and 98.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body drawing heavily on need-based aid.
Given its focus on barbering and cosmetology, this campus suits students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training rather than a multi-year academic degree; program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the program offerings themselves. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, contact the school or review its record on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pro Way Hair School offers barber school and cosmetology school programs, with 28 and 12 completions respectively reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 98.6% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.0%, which is above the Georgia state average of 49.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,586.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,516.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pro Way Hair School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and the type of oversight applied compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 (404) 299-5156 or via its website for current schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?139506.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be confirmed from the data available; the school offers short-format barber and cosmetology training, but adult career-changer fit is not specifically reported.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure requirements for barbering and cosmetology are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Georgia's licensing board to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pro Way Hair School at (404) 299-5156 or through its website, https://www.prowayhairschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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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.