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Top of the Line Barber School
San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 5806 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX 78218 · Phone: (210) 646-0567 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Top of the Line Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas offering barber programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 0.0% completion rate, below the Texas average of 63.5%; median debt and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Top of the Line Barber School is $28,198, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 78.8% 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 | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | 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
Top of the Line Barber School is a private for-profit trade campus in San Antonio, Texas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Its primary program family is barber schools, with 43 students recorded as completers in this field and 86 total undergraduates enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 0.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,198. Among enrolled students, 78.8% receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus centers on barber training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a focused, single-trade credential over an academic degree program. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Before enrolling, it's worth verifying accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and reviewing outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, since completion figures here fall short of the state average.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Top of the Line Barber School offers barber training programs, with 43 students recorded as completers in this field out of 86 total undergraduates.
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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate reported is 0.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
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 (210) 646-0567 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,198.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and the type of federal oversight applied compared to 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; prospective students should contact the school directly for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497392.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single barber trade program may suit those seeking a targeted credential, though program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so career changers should confirm fit directly with 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 at (210) 646-0567 for details on state barber licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Top of the Line Barber School by phone at (210) 646-0567 or through its website at https://totlbarberschool.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion and cost figures 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.