Is Gerbers Akron Beauty School worth it?
Gerbers Akron Beauty School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Akron, Ohio (midsize city). It awarded 20 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$12,222
Median earnings 4 years after
$18,127
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,907
Average net price
$9,063
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
20
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
39
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $12,706 | $17,868 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 19 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gerbers Akron Beauty School. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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