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Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
Fall River, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 260 S Main St, Fall River, MA 02721 · Phone: (508) 672-4751 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is a private for-profit trade school in Fall River, MA offering esthetician, barber, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River has an 86.8% completion rate versus a 59.7% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $32,113 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is $34,166; federal financial aid can be used here, and 55.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $36,610 | $47,310 | $49,300 |
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
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, 300–899 hours | 29 | not reported | not reported | $6,396 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | not reported | not reported | $6,396 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | $6,396 |
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
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is a private for-profit trade school located in Fall River, Massachusetts. 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 attend. The campus concentrates on personal-care trades, with its programs most commonly awarding credentials in esthetician training, barbering, and cosmetology.
Federal data show a completion rate of 86.8%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,113. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,166, and 55.0% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student population with substantial financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in personal-care trades such as esthetics, barbering, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult career-changers considering a switch to a licensed trade may want to weigh the completion and earnings figures above alongside the cost of attendance. To verify accreditation status and review the most current federal outcome data, prospective students can consult NACCAS directly or look up the school on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River offers esthetician schools (29 completers), barber schools (24), and cosmetology schools (15), for a total of 3 program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 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 86.8%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $6,333, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,113.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $34,166.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is a private for-profit school, meaning it is owned and operated for profit rather than by a public or non-profit governing body; this can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (508) 672-4751 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165750.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers programs in esthetics, barbering, and cosmetology, fields often pursued by career-changers, though specific fit depends on program length and schedule details not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician, barber, or cosmetology fields are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Massachusetts's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Rob Roy Academy-Fall River at (508) 672-4751 or through its website, https://www.rob-roy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165750 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.