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Z Hair Academy
Overland Park, Kansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 14471 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66223 · Phone: (913) 406-4634 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Overland Park, Kansas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Z Hair Academy has a 73.8% completion rate, above the Kansas average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $27,346 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Z Hair Academy is $23,954, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, and 44.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 | 130 | $19,834 | $21,266 | $10,670 |
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
Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Overland Park, Kansas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus enrolls about 235 undergraduate students and awards nearly all of its credentials in a single program family: cosmetology, with 130 completers reported in federal data.
According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Z Hair Academy has a completion rate of 73.8%, which is above the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,346. The annual cost of attendance is $23,954, and 44.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees.
Because this campus concentrates on a single cosmetology program, it may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in that field rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond what is stated here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review current outcome data on the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Z Hair Academy offers cosmetology programs, with 130 completers reported in federal data. This is the campus's only listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Z Hair Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.8%, which is above the Kansas state average of 57.3%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,346, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,954.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (913) 406-4634 or visit its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451237.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused single-program cosmetology school with an above-average completion rate, but specific fit for adult career changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
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 the Kansas Board of Cosmetology for current requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Z Hair Academy at (913) 406-4634 or through its website at https://www.zhairacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare cosmetology programs 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.