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Upper Kutz Barber & Style College
Greenville, Mississippi · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 813 Highway 1 South, Greenville, MS 38701 · Phone: (662) 807-8707 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Upper Kutz Barber & Style College is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, Mississippi, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Completion rate, median graduate debt, and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, though the Mississippi state average completion rate is 59.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Upper Kutz Barber & Style College is $32,808, federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and about 65.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $26,290 | $38,480 | $38,760 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (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 | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Upper Kutz Barber & Style College is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, Mississippi, located in a remote town setting. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. Its programs are concentrated in two trade families: barber schools, the largest program with 15 students, and cosmetology schools, with 1 student.
Federal data shows an annual cost of attendance of $32,808. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Mississippi is 59.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 65.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Total undergraduate enrollment is 17, with 16 trade program completers reported.
This small campus, with its narrow focus on barbering and cosmetology, may suit students seeking a concentrated, hands-on trade credential rather than a broad academic degree; specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so adult learners or career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit. To verify accreditation status and review any updated federal outcome figures, prospective students can check with the Council on Occupational Education directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Upper Kutz Barber & Style College offers barber schools (15 students) and cosmetology schools (1 student), for a total of two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 65.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported in federal data. The Mississippi state average completion rate is 59.5%.
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 (662) 807-8707 or check the College Scorecard 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 reported annual cost of attendance is $32,808.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Upper Kutz Barber & Style College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and eligibility for certain state aid programs compared to public institutions.
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 (662) 807-8707 for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498784.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology are set by Mississippi state boards and are not detailed in this campus's federal data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Upper Kutz Barber & Style College at (662) 807-8707 or visit https://www.upperkutzbarbercollege.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not included in this campus's federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498784 can be used to look up nearby schools 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.