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First Coast Barber Academy
Jacksonville, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 625 N Julia St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Phone: (904) 779-7963 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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First Coast Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, FL offering barber schools and cosmetology schools, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
First Coast Barber Academy has a 58.1% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $12,090, 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 First Coast Barber Academy is $18,945, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 100.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
First Coast Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Jacksonville, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The school's two program families are barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber schools accounting for the majority of program completions (17) compared to cosmetology (1).
According to federal data, the campus has a completion rate of 58.1%, which is below the state average of 70.5%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $12,090, while median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,945, and 100.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body composed largely of low-income learners.
This campus, situated in a large city, primarily serves students pursuing barbering as a trade, with a smaller cosmetology track. The high share of Pell recipients suggests the program may draw students seeking a lower-cost entry point into a licensed trade, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students and career changers should verify current accreditation status and review detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and confirm program length and licensing requirements with the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
First Coast Barber Academy offers barber schools and cosmetology schools programs. Barber schools account for 17 completions and cosmetology for 1, according to the data provided.
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 financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 58.1%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $12,090.
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 at (904) 779-7963 or visit the College Scorecard link for more information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $18,945, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
First Coast Barber Academy is a private for-profit school. This designation can affect tuition costs and the availability of certain aid programs, though Title IV aid is available here.
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 (904) 779-7963 or via https://firstcoastbarberacademy.com/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484075.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this dataset. Contact the school at (904) 779-7963 to learn about state licensing needed for barbering or cosmetology in Florida.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach First Coast Barber Academy at (904) 779-7963 or through its website at https://firstcoastbarberacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported in the available federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484075 to compare similar schools in the area.
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.