American Barber and Beauty Academy
Reading, PA 19607-1602
About American Barber and Beauty Academy
American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 104 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.06% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and White (32.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
American Barber and Beauty Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Barber and Beauty Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What American Barber and Beauty Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist65
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General39
- Barbering/Barber21
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Barber and Beauty Academy is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American Barber and Beauty Academy.
Campus
Location
Reading, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 19607-1602
- NCES locale
- Town
See Town college profile for median costs and outcomes at similar campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
104
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 196
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,583
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.01%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Barber and Beauty Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Barber and Beauty Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Barber and Beauty Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2022 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $13,929 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,674 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,331 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,478 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,720 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,613 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Barber and Beauty Academy reported total enrollment of about 104 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.2%), White (32.7%), and Black or African American (12.5%). About 42.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Barber and Beauty Academy in 2024 is 104 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 196 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
88.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from American Barber and Beauty Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Barbering/Barber: 76% male / 24% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do American Barber and Beauty Academy graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American Barber and Beauty Academy.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $11,583.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Barber and Beauty Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American Barber and Beauty Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Barber and Beauty Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Barber and Beauty Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,879
- Pennsylvania median 0.33× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 0.31× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.40× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
American Barber and Beauty Academy at a glance
American Barber and Beauty Academy
American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution in Reading, PA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino45.2%White or Caucasian32.7%Black or African American12.5%
Schools near American Barber and Beauty Academy
Other campuses in Reading, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Barber and Beauty Academy located?
American Barber and Beauty Academy is located in Reading, PA.
How much does American Barber and Beauty Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at American Barber and Beauty Academy?
American Barber and Beauty Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 196 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.2%), White (32.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at American Barber and Beauty Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Barber and Beauty Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,583.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy public or private?
American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Reading, PA.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy an HBCU?
No. American Barber and Beauty Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a tribal college?
No. American Barber and Beauty Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Barber and Beauty Academy reports 45.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is American Barber and Beauty Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Barber and Beauty Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college profile
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Reading, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Town college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.