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Westark Barber College
Fort Smith, Arkansas · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 401 North 11th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 · Phone: see website
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Westark Barber College is a trade school in Fort Smith, Arkansas offering barbering programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here, as this school does not participate in Title IV programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $24,240 | $25,640 | $30,040 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 |
|---|
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
Westark Barber College is a trade school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, focused on barbering programs. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, which reviews career schools of this type. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used at this campus, since it does not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs. The top program family reported for this campus is barber-schools; specific individual program names are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Detailed federal outcome numbers for this campus are limited. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt carried by graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is expected given the school does not participate in Title IV aid.
Because detailed program-length data is not available, it is not possible to say from this data alone whether the school suits short-term training or longer study, or whether it is a good fit for adult career changers. Prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule, and cost, and can verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard may also be checked, though this campus's outcome data is largely not reported there.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Westark Barber College offers programs in the barber-schools program family. Specific individual program names are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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?
No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the provided data, which can affect tuition and eligibility for certain aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the available data, since program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus.
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 or Arkansas's barber licensing board for current requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the available data for this listing; check directory listings or search for the school's official contact details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other barber schools in the area is not reported in the available federal data.
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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.