Is Hair Academy worth it?
Hair Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in New Carrollton, Maryland (large suburb). It awarded 104 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, barbering and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,211
Median earnings 4 years after
$25,713
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,953
Average net price
$20,565
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
104
Years to pay back
3.2 years
Students (undergrad)
229
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,819 | $27,559 | 145 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 59 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hair Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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