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University Academy of Hair Design
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2204 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · Phone: 20533373732 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Tuscaloosa, AL offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
University Academy of Hair Design has an 80.8% completion rate versus a 45.5% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at University Academy of Hair Design is $15,855, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 53.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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 | 37 | $13,974 | not reported | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $13,974 | not reported | $9,833 |
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
University Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses primarily on cosmetology training, with cosmetology schools programs accounting for the bulk of its enrollment and completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.8%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,855, and 53.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This school may suit students interested in a focused, single-field program in cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus, given its small enrollment of 38 students concentrated in one program family. Whether the schedule and format fit an adult career-changer isn't detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University Academy of Hair Design offers cosmetology schools programs, with 2 programs reported and 38 students enrolled in cosmetology training.
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, and 53.4% 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 80.8%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link or contact the school directly.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,855.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means it operates as a business rather than a publicly funded or non-profit institution; this can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 20533373732 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?476805.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify schedule format or program length needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Alabama cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach University Academy of Hair Design by phone at 20533373732 or through its website at https://www.uahairdesign.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to look up other schools in Alabama for comparison.
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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.