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Urban Barber College
Concord, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1809 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94520 · Phone: (925) 671-0121 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Urban Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Concord, California, offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Urban Barber College has a 77.8% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and median graduate debt of $12,365, 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 Urban Barber College is $28,003, federal financial aid can be used here, and about 63.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 87 | not reported | not reported | $9,855 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | $9,855 |
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
Urban Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Concord, California, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school's primary program family is barber schools, with 89 recorded completers among its 224 undergraduate students, making it a focused, single-trade campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.8%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $12,365, and about 63.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that a majority rely on federal need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,003. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking a concentrated, single-trade barbering credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the most current federal outcome figures, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and 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?
Urban Barber College offers barber school programs, its sole program family, with 89 recorded completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 77.8%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $12,365.
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 for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $28,003 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Urban Barber College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (925) 671-0121 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused barber school program with a completion rate above the state average, but specific fit for adult career-changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or California's licensing board for barbering requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Urban Barber College by phone at (925) 671-0121 or through its website at https://urbanbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby barber schools is not included in this listing; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other institutions.
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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.