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Houston Barber School
Houston, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 313 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073 · Phone: (281) 821-0681 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Houston Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, TX offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Houston Barber School has a 93.1% completion rate versus a 63.5% Texas state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, 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 Houston Barber School is $19,650, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 80.2% 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 | 106 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | 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
Houston Barber School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus primarily trains students in two program families: barber schools, which account for the bulk of its 106 completers, and cosmetology schools, with 5 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 93.1%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Median debt for graduates who took out loans is $10,667. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,650, and 80.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, situated in a large suburb setting, appears geared toward students seeking a focused, hands-on program in barbering or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree. Given the short-program structure typical of barber and cosmetology training, it may suit adults changing careers, though specific schedule lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Houston Barber School offers barber school programs and cosmetology school programs, with barbering accounting for the large majority of completers (106 vs. 5).
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 80.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 93.1%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,667, 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,650.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Houston Barber School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels, ownership structure, and eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (281) 821-0681 or visit its website for 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493743.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on barbering and cosmetology, both short-format hands-on trades, may suit adults seeking a career change, though specific schedule details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbers and cosmetologists are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for state licensing guidance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Houston Barber School at (281) 821-0681 or through its website, https://www.htxbarberschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across similar 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.