Is Shear Excellence Hair Academy worth it?
Shear Excellence Hair Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Tampa, Florida (large suburb). It awarded 137 certificates in 2024, most often in hair styling hair design, cosmetology and cosmetology and related personal grooming arts.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$15,187
Median earnings 4 years after
$17,940
Median earnings 10 years after
$23,366
Average net price
$37,256
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
137
Years to pay back
8.3 years
Students (undergrad)
118
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,287 | $17,937 | 121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 14 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Shear Excellence Hair Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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