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Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 7615 University Ave #B, Lubbock, TX 79423 · Phone: (806) 731-4465 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jul 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock is a private for-profit trade school in Lubbock, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 61.8% completion rate, near the Texas state average of 63.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock is $33,840, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 76.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
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 | 39 | $11,577 | $13,896 | $9,833 |
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
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock is a private for-profit trade school in Lubbock, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to attend. The campus awards credentials primarily in one field: cosmetology, with 39 recent completers in cosmetology schools out of 96 total undergraduate enrollment.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.8%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,840, and 76.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus offers a single program path in cosmetology, making it a fit for students focused specifically on entering that trade rather than those seeking a broader menu of career options. Because it is located in a large city and enrolls a high share of Pell-eligible students, it may draw local adult learners and career changers, though program length and schedule details are not included in this data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers one program family, cosmetology schools, with 39 recent completers out of 96 total undergraduate enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 76.0% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.8%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $33,840, according to federal data.
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 costs, financial aid terms, and institutional ownership structure compared to public or non-profit 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 (806) 731-4465 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify 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/?487065.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
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 the Texas cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock at (806) 731-4465 or through its website, https://wadegordonacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across nearby cosmetology 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.