Moler Barber College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Moler Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Oakland, California, enrolling about 411 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 22.55% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $15,204 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,361 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 411 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.55%
- First-Generation Students: 53.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 474
Moler Barber College: what the data shows
Common questions about Moler Barber College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Moler Barber College?
Moler Barber College is located in Oakland, CA (ZIP 94607).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Moler Barber College public or private?
Moler Barber College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Moler Barber College cost?
Average net price after aid: $23,361.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,374 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,649 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,083 |
How big is Moler Barber College?
Total enrollment: 411 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 474 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Moler Barber College?
150%-time completion rate: 22.55%.
First-year retention: 89.2%.
What do graduates of Moler Barber College earn?
Median earnings: $19,893 six years after entry; $15,204 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,556.
65.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Moler Barber College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (129 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (35 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Moler Barber College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.55%; median earnings $15,204 at 10 years; net price $23,361. 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 Moler Barber College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,361
2024 Value
In 2024 Moler Barber College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,361.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,444 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,361 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 Moler Barber College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
65.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.32% 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 Moler Barber College 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 Moler Barber College 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 | — | — | $8,506 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,113 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,548 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,263 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,857 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,411 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,212 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,776 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,565 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,477 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,135 |
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
Moler Barber College reported total enrollment of about 411 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), and White (7.3%). About 65.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Moler Barber College in 2024 is 411 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 474 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.2%
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 Black or African American at 42.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.96% 100% Completion Time
22.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.96% of students graduating from Moler Barber College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 80% male / 20% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Moler Barber College.
Return on Investment
$10,556 Median Student Debt
$15,204 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
69.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
62.71% Return on Investment
6.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Moler Barber College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 129 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 35 completions
3. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 33 completions
Most popular programs at Moler Barber College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Moler Barber College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Moler Barber College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,720
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Moler Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Oakland, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 411 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), White (7.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 22.55%. Approximately 65.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Oakland, CA 94607
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.55% graduation rate at Moler Barber College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moler Barber College located?
Moler Barber College is located in Oakland, CA.
How much does Moler Barber College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,361 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Moler Barber College?
Moler Barber College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 474 students, Black or African American (42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Moler Barber College?
About 53.1% of students at Moler Barber College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Moler Barber College earn?
Median earnings are $19,893 six years after entry and $15,204 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Moler Barber College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Moler Barber College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,556.
Is Moler Barber College public or private?
Moler Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Oakland, CA.
Is Moler Barber College an HBCU?
No. Moler Barber College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Moler Barber College a tribal college?
No. Moler Barber College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Moler Barber College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Moler Barber College reports 33.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Moler Barber College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Moler Barber College 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
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.