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Texas Barber College
Houston, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 8201 S. Gessner Road, Suite A, Houston, TX 77036 · Phone: 71395302621411 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Mar 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 5 sanction actions in the window.
Texas Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas offering barber school programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Texas Barber College's completion rate is 25.7%, below the state average of 63.5%; median graduate debt is $13,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,262.
Annual cost of attendance at Texas Barber College is $34,037, federal financial aid is accepted, and 90.3% 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 |
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 | 175 | $12,694 | not reported | $15,319 |
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
Texas Barber College is a private for-profit trade school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus offers one program family, barber schools, with 175 completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 518 students.
Federal data show a completion rate of 25.7%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $21,262. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,037, and 90.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.
This campus centers on a single, short-form barbering credential rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a direct path into a licensed trade without a lengthy academic commitment. Program length details beyond this are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should independently verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Texas Barber College offers one program family: barber schools. Federal data list 175 completers in this program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 25.7%, compared to a state average of 63.5%, placing this campus below the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,262.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The cost of attendance is listed at $34,037 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Texas Barber College is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect cost structures and outcomes, which prospective students may want to compare using the College Scorecard.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website listed to confirm scheduling details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?440989.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single short-form barbering program, which may suit those seeking a direct trade credential rather than a multi-year degree; individual fit should be confirmed by contacting the school.
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 or your state barbering board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Texas Barber College by phone at 71395302621411 or visit their website at https://www.txbarber.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools.
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.