Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is a private for-profit trade school in Pearl, Mississippi, enrolling about 43 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,921 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,468 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 43 72.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.33%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 70
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl: what the data shows
Common questions about Academy of Hair Design-Pearl, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl?
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is located in Pearl, MS (ZIP 39208).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl public or private?
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Academy of Hair Design-Pearl cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,468.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,468 |
How big is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl?
Total enrollment: 43 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 70 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl?
150%-time completion rate: 83.33%.
First-year retention: 85.7%.
What do graduates of Academy of Hair Design-Pearl earn?
Median earnings: $21,382 six years after entry; $19,921 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
79.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.33%; median earnings $19,921 at 10 years; net price $16,468. 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 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,468
2024 Value
In 2024 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,468.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,872 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,468 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 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.49% 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 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl 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 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,003 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,056 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,210 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,870 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,206 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,197 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,334 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,740 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,006 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,957 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,326 |
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
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl reported total enrollment of about 43 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.1%), Black or African American (27.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 79.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl in 2024 is 43 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 70 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
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 72.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
83.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Academy of Hair Design-Pearl completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% 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 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$19,921 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
202.42% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Academy of Hair Design-Pearl.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Academy of Hair Design-Pearl graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Academy of Hair Design-Pearl from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,010
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is a private for-profit institution located in Pearl, MS. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 43 students. Student body composition includes White (72.1%), Black or African American (27.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.33%. Approximately 79.66% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Pearl, MS 39208
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.33% graduation rate, Academy of Hair Design-Pearl demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl located?
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is located in Pearl, MS.
How much does Academy of Hair Design-Pearl cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,468 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl?
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl reports undergraduate enrollment of about 70 students, White (72.1%), Black or African American (27.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Academy of Hair Design-Pearl earn?
Median earnings are $21,382 six years after entry and $19,921 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Academy of Hair Design-Pearl students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl public or private?
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is a private for-profit institution located in Pearl, MS.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl an HBCU?
No. Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl a tribal college?
No. Academy of Hair Design-Pearl is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Academy of Hair Design-Pearl does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Academy of Hair Design-Pearl religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Academy of Hair Design-Pearl 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
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Mississippi trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
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.