Barber School of Pittsburgh Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Barber School of Pittsburgh is a private for-profit trade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 86 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 64.52% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (41.9%) and Black or African American (39.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $17,488 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 86 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.52%
  • First-Generation Students: 47.8%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 131

Barber School of Pittsburgh: what the data shows

Common questions about Barber School of Pittsburgh, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Barber School of Pittsburgh?

Barber School of Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15216).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh public or private?

Barber School of Pittsburgh is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Barber School of Pittsburgh cost?

Average net price after aid: $17,488.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,450
$30,001–$48,000$19,309
$48,001–$75,000$16,142
$75,001–$110,000$22,128
$110,001+$20,695

How big is Barber School of Pittsburgh?

Total enrollment: 86 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 131 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Barber School of Pittsburgh?

150%-time completion rate: 64.52%.

First-year retention: 84.6%.

What do graduates of Barber School of Pittsburgh earn?

Median earnings: $14,027 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,583.

58.68% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Barber School of Pittsburgh known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 64.52%; net price $17,488. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barber School of Pittsburgh was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$17,488
2024 Value

In 2024 Barber School of Pittsburgh had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,488.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$69,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$17,488 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Barber School of Pittsburgh.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Barber School of Pittsburgh 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 Barber School of Pittsburgh in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2014——$11,569
2015——$16,837
2016——$17,171
2017——$15,763
2018——$16,972
2019——$16,533
2020——$18,525
2021——$16,088
2022——$18,716
2023——$18,910

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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Barber School of Pittsburgh reported total enrollment of about 86 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.9%), Black or African American (39.5%), and Two or More Races (5.8%). About 58.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Barber School of Pittsburgh in 2024 is 86 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 131 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

84.6%
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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 41.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

64.52% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Barber School of Pittsburgh completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Barbering/Barber: 88% male / 12% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Barber School of Pittsburgh.

Return on Investment

$13,583 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Barber School of Pittsburgh.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Barbering/Barber: 58 completions

Most popular programs at Barber School of Pittsburgh.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Barber School of Pittsburgh graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Barber School of Pittsburgh from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,680

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Barber School of Pittsburgh is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 86 students. Student body composition includes White (41.9%), Black or African American (39.5%), Two or More Races (5.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 64.52%. Approximately 58.68% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Barber School of Pittsburgh provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barber School of Pittsburgh located?

Barber School of Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

How much does Barber School of Pittsburgh cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,488 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Barber School of Pittsburgh?

Barber School of Pittsburgh reports undergraduate enrollment of about 131 students, White (41.9%), Black or African American (39.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Barber School of Pittsburgh?

About 47.8% of students at Barber School of Pittsburgh are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Barber School of Pittsburgh?

The 150%-time completion rate is 64.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Barber School of Pittsburgh students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,583.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh public or private?

Barber School of Pittsburgh is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh an HBCU?

No. Barber School of Pittsburgh is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh a tribal college?

No. Barber School of Pittsburgh is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Barber School of Pittsburgh does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.5%).

Is Barber School of Pittsburgh religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Barber School of Pittsburgh in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.