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The Hair Academy
Bismarck, North Dakota · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2101 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 · Phone: (701) 255-3547 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Bismarck, North Dakota offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
The Hair Academy has a 95.5% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,630 and median earnings of $31,370 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Attending The Hair Academy costs about $20,224 per year, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 43.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $24,130 | $34,850 | $53,480 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Dakota (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, 2–4 years | 32 | $25,367 | $21,508 | $11,344 |
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
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Bismarck, North Dakota. 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, at this campus. The school's single program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 32 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 65 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 95.5%, above the North Dakota state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,630. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,370. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,224, and 43.6% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a mix of income backgrounds among enrollees.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program path into cosmetology rather than a multi-trade or associate-degree setting. Program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Hair Academy offers one program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 32 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 95.5%, which is above the North Dakota state average of 63.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,630, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,370.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,224, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the types of federal oversight and consumer protections that apply.
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 (701) 255-3547 or via its website for scheduling 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 check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?452009.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, cosmetology-focused setting may suit those seeking a direct path into that trade, though specific adult learner support is not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm North Dakota cosmetology licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Hair Academy by phone at (701) 255-3547 or through its website at https://thehairacademynd.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link to compare similar programs.
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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.