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Larry's Barber College
Chicago, Illinois · Private for-profit career college
Address: 701 E 79th St #709, Chicago, IL 60619 · Phone: (773) 602-1732 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jan 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Larry's Barber College has an 88.5% completion rate versus a 58.4% Illinois state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $3,945, 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 Larry's Barber College is reported as $20,866, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs. All students reported, 100.0%, receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $31,460 | $65,430 | $71,930 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 28 | $12,417 | $10,067 | $3,481 |
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
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Chicago, Illinois. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The school's sole program family is barber schools, with 28 program completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 29.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 88.5%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median debt among graduates is $3,945, and the annual cost of attendance is reported as $20,866. All students at this campus, or 100.0%, receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body that relies heavily on federal aid. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school suits students seeking focused, single-trade training in barbering rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment. The high share of Pell-eligible students and the compact single-program structure suggest a setting geared toward students needing financial support to pursue a specific trade credential. Prospective students, including career changers, should independently verify current accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this campus before enrolling, since program length, licensing requirements, and other details are not included in the data reviewed here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Larry's Barber College offers a single program family: barber schools, with 28 completers reported in federal data.
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, and 100.0% of its students receive Pell Grants according to federal data.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.5%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $3,945.
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 $20,866.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for financial return and may have different tuition and outcome patterns than public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (773) 602-1732 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495387.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, career-focused structure and high Pell participation suggest a setting aimed at students seeking a specific trade credential, but individual fit for career changers is not something federal data can confirm; contact the school to discuss your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance on state barbering licensure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Larry's Barber College at (773) 602-1732 or through its website, https://www.larrysbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby barber schools is not reported in the inputs available; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495387 for comparisons.
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.