Is Larry's Barber College worth it?
Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city), reported with Larry's Barber College. It awarded 28 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Larry's Barber College is part of Larry's Barber College
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 Larry's Barber College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$12,388
Median earnings 4 years after
$19,011
Average net price
$13,471
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
28
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
29
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $12,461 | $20,098 | 61 |
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 | 14 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Larry's Barber College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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