Is BJ's Beauty & Barber College worth it?
BJ's Beauty & Barber College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (midsize city). It awarded 35 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, nail technician manicurist and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Completions (2024)
35
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,248 | $33,763 | 73 |
Source: College Scorecard, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for BJ's Beauty & Barber College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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