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Buckner Barber School
Dallas, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1515 South Buckner Boulevard, Suite 147, Dallas, TX 75217 · Phone: (214) 225-4020 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Buckner Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Dallas, Texas, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Buckner Barber School has an 88.9% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $27,850, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Buckner Barber School is $31,135, federal financial aid can be used here, and 79.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
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 | 9 | not reported | $9,375 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | $9,375 | 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
Buckner Barber School is a private for-profit trade campus in Dallas, Texas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The school's two program families are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber programs accounting for the bulk of its award activity (9 barber completions versus 1 cosmetology completion).
Among the roughly 38 undergraduates enrolled, the completion rate is 88.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,850. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,135, and 79.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus fits students seeking focused, hands-on training in barbering or cosmetology rather than a broad academic associate degree path. The high share of Pell recipients and the above-average completion rate suggest a setting oriented toward students, including career changers, who need a direct route into a licensed trade. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this campus to verify the most current outcome and cost figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Buckner Barber School offers programs in two families: barber schools and cosmetology schools. Barber programs make up the majority of completions (9), with cosmetology accounting for 1.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 88.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
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 (214) 225-4020 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,850, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,135.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Buckner Barber School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and how financial aid dollars are allocated compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 (214) 225-4020 or visit its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461740.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focused barber and cosmetology programs and high Pell recipient share (79.2%) suggest a setting oriented toward students seeking a direct route into a licensed trade.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Buckner Barber School by phone at (214) 225-4020 or through its website at https://bucknerbarberschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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.