Is Designer Barber & Stylist School worth it?
Designer Barber & Stylist School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 57 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$17,764
Median earnings 4 years after
$19,950
Average net price
$18,137
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
57
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
95
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,460 | $19,981 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Designer Barber & Stylist School. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arkansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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