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Ohio State College of Barber Styling
Columbus, Ohio · Private for-profit career college
Address: 4614 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 · Phone: (614) 868-1015 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio offering barber schools programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ohio State College of Barber Styling has a 68.5% completion rate, near the state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $10,061 and median earnings of $18,341 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Ohio State College of Barber Styling is $19,455, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 43.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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, 2–4 years | 80 | $14,706 | $15,861 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $14,706 | $15,861 | 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
Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school primarily awards training in barber schools, with 82 completers reported in this program family out of roughly 406 undergraduate students enrolled.
Federal data show a completion rate of 68.5%, which is near the state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,061, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,341. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,455, and 43.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This campus fits students seeking focused, program-specific training in barbering rather than a broad associate-degree experience, based on the concentration of enrollment in a single program family. Whether the length and format suit an adult career-changer is not detailed in this data and should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome figures, prospective students can check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus. Any figures not included here, such as specific program lengths or licensing requirements, are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ohio State College of Barber Styling offers barber schools programs, with 82 completers reported in that program family. This is the school's primary area of training based on federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help pay for enrollment.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.5%, which is near the state average of 68.8% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,061, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,341.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,455.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, a distinction that can affect tuition pricing, aid packaging, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (614) 868-1015 or visit https://www.osbc.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204723.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess this fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options for career changers.
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 at (614) 868-1015 for details on barber licensing in Ohio.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ohio State College of Barber Styling at (614) 868-1015 or through its website at https://www.osbc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204723 can be used to look up nearby 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.