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Riggins Urban Barber College
San Diego, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 220 Euclid Avenue Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92114 · Phone: (619) 701-7032 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Riggins Urban Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California, offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Riggins Urban Barber College has a 41.5% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Riggins Urban Barber College is $27,655, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 91.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 22 | not reported | not reported | 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
Riggins Urban Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in San Diego, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school awards credentials in a single program family: barber schools, with 22 students recorded as completers in the most recent federal data.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 41.5%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,655. A large share of students, 91.6%, receive Pell Grants, indicating that many enrolled students come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 85 in a large city locale, offers a single focused trade program in barbering. Given the narrow program focus, it may suit students specifically seeking barber licensure rather than broader vocational options. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Riggins Urban Barber College offers one program family, barber schools, with 22 recorded completers in federal data.
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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can 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 41.5%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, according to 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 (619) 701-7032 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $27,655, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Riggins Urban Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (619) 701-7032 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm 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/?496663.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school or California's barber licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Riggins Urban Barber College at (619) 701-7032 or through its website at https://www.rigginsurbanbarbercollegellc.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other barber schools nearby is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496663 can be used to compare schools 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.