Career Academy of Hair Design Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling about 245 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 73.42% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,567 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,728 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 245 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.42%
- First-Generation Students: 60.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 403
Career Academy of Hair Design: what the data shows
Common questions about Career Academy of Hair Design, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Career Academy of Hair Design?
Career Academy of Hair Design is located in Springdale, AR (ZIP 72764-7128).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design public or private?
Career Academy of Hair Design is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Career Academy of Hair Design cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,728.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,510 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,370 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,210 |
How big is Career Academy of Hair Design?
Total enrollment: 245 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 403 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Career Academy of Hair Design?
150%-time completion rate: 73.42%.
First-year retention: 59.3%.
What do graduates of Career Academy of Hair Design earn?
Median earnings: $18,556 six years after entry; $21,567 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,365.
69.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Career Academy of Hair Design known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (76 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (67 completions)
- Real Estate Development (33 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.42%; median earnings $21,567 at 10 years; net price $12,728. 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 Career Academy of Hair Design was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,728
2024 Value
In 2024 Career Academy of Hair Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,728.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,912 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,728 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 Career Academy of Hair Design.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.42% 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 Career Academy of Hair Design 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 Career Academy of Hair Design 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 | — | — | $14,889 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,054 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,332 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,889 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,041 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,663 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,257 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,329 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,018 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,893 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,563 |
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
Career Academy of Hair Design reported total enrollment of about 245 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), and Black or African American (7.8%). About 69.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Career Academy of Hair Design in 2024 is 245 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 403 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.3%
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 63.3%.
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
73.42% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Career Academy of Hair Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% 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 Career Academy of Hair Design.
Return on Investment
$6,365 Median Student Debt
$21,567 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
323.61% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Career Academy of Hair Design.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 76 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 67 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 33 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Career Academy of Hair Design.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Career Academy of Hair Design graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Career Academy of Hair Design from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,602
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Springdale, AR. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 245 students. Student body composition includes White (63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), Black or African American (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 73.42%. Approximately 69.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Springdale, AR 72764-7128
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Career Academy of Hair Design 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 Career Academy of Hair Design located?
Career Academy of Hair Design is located in Springdale, AR.
How much does Career Academy of Hair Design cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,728 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Career Academy of Hair Design?
Career Academy of Hair Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 403 students, White (63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Career Academy of Hair Design?
About 60.9% of students at Career Academy of Hair Design are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Career Academy of Hair Design earn?
Median earnings are $18,556 six years after entry and $21,567 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Career Academy of Hair Design?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Career Academy of Hair Design students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,365.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design public or private?
Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Springdale, AR.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design an HBCU?
No. Career Academy of Hair Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design a tribal college?
No. Career Academy of Hair Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Career Academy of Hair Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Career Academy of Hair Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.2%).
Is Career Academy of Hair Design religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Career Academy of Hair Design 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
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Springdale, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.