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Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private for-profit career school
Address: 6500 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Phone: (513) 923-3385 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Cincinnati, OH, offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design has a 30.0% completion rate, below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design is $16,144, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 75.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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, 2–4 years | 25 | not reported | 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
Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. It focuses on a single program family — barber schools — with 25 completers recorded and 48 undergraduate students enrolled overall.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 30.0%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,144, and 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds.
This school suits students seeking a focused, single-track barbering credential rather than a multi-program associate degree pathway. Because specific program length is not reported here, prospective students — including career changers — should call the school directly at (513) 923-3385 or visit its website to confirm schedules and program duration. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcomes data, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a single program family: barber schools, with 25 recorded completers. No other program families are reported for this location.
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?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 75.4% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.0%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, according to 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. Contact the school at (513) 923-3385 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can contact the school directly for any available placement information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $16,144.
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 structure, aid eligibility rules, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data for this campus. Contact the school directly at (513) 923-3385 or visit its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused barbering program, which may suit those seeking a narrow career path, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school or Ohio's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design at (513) 923-3385 or through its website, https://cincinnatischoolofbarbering.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not included in this listing's federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up and compare other institutions.
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.