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Winston Salem Barber School
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1531 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 · Phone: (336) 763-4740 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Winston Salem Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Winston-Salem, NC offering barber school training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Winston Salem Barber School has a 62.7% completion rate, above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $16,389, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Winston Salem Barber School is $19,203, and federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 75.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,370 | $31,050 | $63,190 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | 60 | $11,192 | 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
Winston Salem Barber School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school offers one program family, barber schools, with 60 completers reported in federal data, making this a focused, single-trade training site rather than a multi-program institution.
Federal Scorecard data show a completion rate of 62.7%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,389. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,203, and 75.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus suits students seeking a single, focused barbering credential rather than a multi-program associate degree path. The high share of Pell recipients and above-average completion rate suggest the program serves lower-income and possibly career-changing students effectively, though specific program length and scheduling are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data themselves through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for tuition, schedule, and program-length details not covered in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Winston Salem Barber School offers one program family, barber schools, with 60 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.7%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
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 (336) 763-4740 or visit its website for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,389 per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,203.
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 is run for profit rather than by a public or non-profit institution, a factor to consider when comparing tuition and financial aid outcomes.
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 (336) 763-4740 or via its website to confirm schedule and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199980.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data show a single focused barbering program with an above-average completion rate and a high share of Pell recipients, but specific fit for career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Winston Salem Barber School at (336) 763-4740 or through its website, https://www.wsbarberschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons with nearby schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199980 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across barber schools in the area.
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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.