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Deluxe Barber College

San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Barber schoolsCosmetology schools
63%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$6,500median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,020annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 12636 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78217 · Phone: (210) 655-9999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Deluxe Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Deluxe Barber College has a 62.8% completion rate, near the state average of 63.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Deluxe Barber College is $25,020, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 64.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Deluxe Barber College Deluxe Barber College: 62.8% 62.8% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 71 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 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.

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About this school

Deluxe Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus is best known for its barber program, which accounts for the majority of its completions, along with a smaller cosmetology offering.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.8%, which is near the state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,020, and 64.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.

This school may suit students seeking a focused, single-trade credential in barbering or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not stated in the data provided. Adult learners and career changers should confirm program schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Deluxe Barber College offers barber school programs and cosmetology school programs, with barber programs accounting for most of its completions (71 of 74).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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 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 62.8%, which is near the state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $25,020, per federal data.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Deluxe Barber College is a private for-profit school, which can affect cost, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (210) 655-9999 or via its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493804.

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 may appeal to students seeking a single-trade credential rather than a multi-year degree; confirm scheduling with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing exams for barbers or cosmetologists in Texas.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Deluxe Barber College at (210) 655-9999 or through its website at https://www.deluxebarbercollege.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across 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.

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