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Shear Finesse Beauty Academy
Jacksonville, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 9200 Arlington Expressway #28, Jacksonville, FL 32225 · Phone: (904) 764-6474 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Shear Finesse Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, FL offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy has a 53.8% completion rate, below Florida's 70.5% average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at Shear Finesse Beauty Academy is $28,463, federal financial aid can be used here, and 57.5% of students receive 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, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | $14,627 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | $14,627 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $14,627 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $14,627 | 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
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy is a private, for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds, including FAFSA and Pell Grants). The campus's programs fall under barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber schools (15 completers) and cosmetology schools (9 completers) making up its top programs among a total of 4 program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.8%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt at graduation and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,463. About 57.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, located in a large city, offers focused barber and cosmetology programs rather than broad associate-degree tracks, which may suit students seeking a direct path into a single trade rather than a multi-year degree program; whether it fits an adult career-changer specifically is not detailed in the data beyond program type. Enrollment is small, with 49 undergraduates and 24 trade completers reported. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS and review full outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures like debt and earnings are not available here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy offers barber schools and cosmetology schools programs, with 4 total programs listed. Barber schools has 15 completers and cosmetology schools has 9.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 57.5% 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 53.8%, which is below Florida's state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (904) 764-6474 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $28,463, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school. This can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (904) 764-6474 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480842.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school offers focused, single-trade programs in barbering and cosmetology rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to those seeking a shorter path into a specific trade.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can call Shear Finesse Beauty Academy at (904) 764-6474 or visit its website at https://www.shearfinessehairacademy.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data set does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across 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.