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Academy of Hair Design-Jasper
Jasper, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 348 Spring Hill St, Jasper, TX 75951 · Phone: (409) 384-8200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Academy of Hair Design-Jasper is a private for-profit trade school in Jasper, Texas offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Academy of Hair Design-Jasper has a 93.5% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%; graduates carry median debt of $11,125 and median earnings of $20,892 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Hair Design-Jasper is $17,204; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 22 | $15,006 | $14,345 | $16,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $15,006 | $14,345 | $16,500 |
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
Academy of Hair Design-Jasper is a private for-profit trade school in Jasper, Texas, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus concentrates on two program families: cosmetology schools, which account for 22 of its top program enrollments, and nail technician schools, with 1. This makes it primarily a cosmetology-focused campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 93.5%, above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,125, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,892. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,204, and 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment is 52, with 23 trade completers reported in this data.
This campus is likely to fit students interested in cosmetology or nail technology programs in a remote-town setting rather than an urban center. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedule and duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology schools (22 enrollments) and nail technician schools (1 enrollment), making cosmetology its primary focus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with accreditation status 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 students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 93.5%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $11,125.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,892.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $17,204.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and available institutional aid compared to public or non-profit schools; federal data such as completion and debt figures still apply.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (409) 384-8200 or visit https://lufkinhairdesign.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447449.
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 directly to learn about state cosmetology or nail technician licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (409) 384-8200 or through its website at https://lufkinhairdesign.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar schools.
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.