Is Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin worth it?
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Lufkin, Texas (small town), part of the Academy of Hair Design system. It awarded 32 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; cosmetology, barber nail instructor; and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin is part of Academy of Hair Design
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$13,874
Median earnings 4 years after
$17,432
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,892
Average net price
$12,076
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
32
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
74
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,039 | $18,641 | 57 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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