Is GA Beauty & Barber School worth it?
GA Beauty & Barber School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in McAllen, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 135 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, nail technician manicurist and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Average net price
$12,096
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
135
Students (undergrad)
171
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,238 | N/A | 23 |
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 | 39 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for GA Beauty & Barber School. 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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