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UR Beauty & Barber Academy

Sebring, Florida · Private for-profit career school

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schools
81%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
$13,000median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,263annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 3750 Emergency Lane STE3, Sebring, FL 33870 · Phone: (863) 402-1875 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

UR Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Sebring, Florida offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

UR Beauty & Barber Academy has an 80.7% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Annual cost of attendance at UR Beauty & Barber Academy is $20,263, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 50.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
UR Beauty & Barber Ac… UR Beauty & Barber Ac…: 80.7% 80.7% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$27,860$43,880$62,650
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Barbers$31,000$49,410$59,240
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported $11,592
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported $11,592
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported $11,592
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 3 not reported not reported $11,592
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported $11,592

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.

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About this school

UR Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Sebring, Florida, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school's most-awarded programs are Esthetician schools, Cosmetology schools, and Barber schools, with a total of 5 program offerings across esthetician, cosmetology, barber, and nail technician tracks.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.7%, above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,263, and 50.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

With a small enrollment of 26 undergraduate students and 18 recent trade completers, this campus operates at a hands-on, personal-attention scale typical of cosmetology and barbering programs. These are generally shorter, skills-focused programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, including adult learners changing careers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

UR Beauty & Barber Academy offers 5 programs, most notably in esthetician, cosmetology, and barber schools, with additional nail technician training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 student aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 80.7%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,263.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

UR Beauty & Barber Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (863) 402-1875 or visit its website for schedule details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491747.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's small enrollment and focus on cosmetology, barber, and esthetician trades suggest a hands-on setting, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contacting the school directly can clarify scheduling options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach UR Beauty & Barber Academy at (863) 402-1875 or through its website at https://urbeautybarber.vpweb.com/.

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 to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar programs.

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.

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