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Florida Barber Academy

Plantation, Florida · Private for-profit career school

Barber schoolsNail technician schoolsEsthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: not found in the federal accreditation database (Not found in DAPIP)
Address: 51 N State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317 · Phone: (954) 791-1792 · 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.

Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Plantation, FL offering barber, nail technician, and esthetician programs.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs in Florida is 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Barbers$31,000$49,410$59,240
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260
Skincare specialists$27,860$43,880$62,650
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 115 $12,090 $11,851 $13,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 59 $12,090 $11,851 $13,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 $12,090 $11,851 $13,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 24 $12,090 $11,851 $13,000

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

Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Plantation, Florida, a large suburb. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus because it participates in Title IV programs. The school's accreditation status is not found in DAPIP, so applicants should confirm accreditation directly with the school. The campus awards the most credentials in barber programs, followed by nail technician and esthetician programs, with a total of four program families offered: barber, nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology schools.

Federal data shows 237 completers across the trade programs at this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Florida is 70.5 percent, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

Because detailed program length and outcome figures are not published for this campus, prospective students cannot draw conclusions here about fit for short-term certificate seekers versus those wanting more extended training, or about suitability for adult career changers, beyond what is listed in the program families above. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status, program length, and costs directly with the school by phone or through its website, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for any additional federal data that may become available.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Florida Barber Academy offers barber, nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology programs. The most completions are in barber schools (115), followed by nail technician (59) and esthetician (39) programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

This school's accreditation status was not found in DAPIP. Contact the school directly at (954) 791-1792 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable Florida programs is 70.5 percent, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition information.

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

Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure, financial aid options, 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. Contact the school directly to ask about program schedules and duration.

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

You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link, and contact the school directly to confirm accreditation status and program details.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program length and format details needed to assess fit for adult career changers are not reported in federal data. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and program options.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in this dataset. Contact the school directly or check Florida's licensing board for barber, nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetology requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Florida Barber Academy by phone at (954) 791-1792 or visit its website at https://www.floridabarberacademy.edu/ for application information.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data for this campus. Use the College Scorecard link to look up other schools in the area for comparison.

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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