Is Hays Academy of Hair Design worth it?
Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Salina, Kansas (small town), reported with Hays Academy of Hair Design. It awarded 42 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
Hays Academy of Hair Design is part of Hays Academy of Hair Design
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Hays Academy of Hair Design
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$17,518
Median earnings 4 years after
$25,732
Median earnings 10 years after
$23,712
Average net price
$14,418
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
42
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
46
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,620 | $25,358 | 112 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hays Academy of Hair Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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