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Shear Excellence Hair Academy
Tampa, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3663 & 3679 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614 · Phone: (813) 933-2468 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Shear Excellence Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Tampa, FL offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 50.0% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,498 and median earnings of $23,366 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Shear Excellence Hair Academy is reported at $43,034, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 53.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 34 | $11,417 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $11,417 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $11,417 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | $11,417 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $11,417 | not reported | $9,000 |
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
Shear Excellence Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Tampa, Florida, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Across its 5 programs, the school's most-awarded credentials are in cosmetology (73 completers) and nail technician training (15 completers), reflecting its focus on cosmetology-schools and nail-tech-schools program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,498, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $23,366. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $43,034, and 53.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 118 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering enrollment should weigh the below-average completion rate and earnings figures against the cost of attendance. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review updated outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers 5 programs concentrated in cosmetology and nail technician training. Its top programs by completions are cosmetology (73 completers) and nail technician schools (15 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus 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 is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Federal data shows 53.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate reported for this campus is 50.0%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,498, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,366.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $43,034.
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 levels and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions. Federal Title IV eligibility still applies here, so financial aid is available.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (813) 933-2468 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451167.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on shorter, program-specific credentials in cosmetology and nail technology may suit those seeking targeted retraining, though specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Florida's licensing board for current requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Shear Excellence Hair Academy at (813) 933-2468 or through its website, https://shearexcell.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students can check the College Scorecard for other schools in the Tampa area.
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.