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Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education
Toledo, Ohio · Public community college
Address: 2400 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43620 · Phone: (419) 671-8700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Show Cause · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education is a public trade school in Toledo, Ohio, offering barber school training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.0% completion rate, near the Ohio average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $8,848 and median earnings of $51,691 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education is $17,484, federal financial aid can be used, and 80.5% 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 | 16 | not reported | not reported | $9,498 |
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
Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education is a public trade and career-training campus located in Toledo, Ohio. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can apply FAFSA funds, including Pell Grants, toward tuition. The campus offers one program family, barber schools, and its top listed program is Barber schools, with 16 completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.0%, which is near the Ohio state average of 68.8% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,848, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $51,691. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,484, and 80.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the campus serves a largely low-income student population. Undergraduate enrollment is small, at 33 students.
Given its single, focused program in barbering, this campus may suit students seeking a short, hands-on vocational path rather than a multi-year associate degree track; however, program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers one program family, barber schools, with its top listed program being Barber schools (16 completers reported).
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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA funds, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.0%, which is near the Ohio state average of 68.8% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $8,848, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $51,691.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,484.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which can affect tuition rates and institutional funding compared to for-profit or private nonprofit trade schools.
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 (419) 671-8700 or via https://www.tps.org/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204459.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused, single-program barbering track, which may suit those seeking a shorter vocational path, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for details on state licensing exams and certification steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (419) 671-8700 or visit https://www.tps.org/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby barber schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204459 to compare 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.