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Career Academy of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Springdale, Arkansas, Career Academy of Hair Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Career Academy of Hair Design is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Career Academy of Hair Design is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Career Academy of Hair Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Career Academy of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Career Academy of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Career Academy of Hair Design was $12,218. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Career Academy of Hair Design net price calculator

$12,218

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Career Academy of Hair Design for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,218 $1,174 (11%) $12,946 $13,947 $14,075 $15,297
2021 $11,044 $340 (3%) $10,895 $11,324 $13,032 $15,510 $15,510
2020 $11,384 $335 (3%) $10,687 $11,995 $12,398 $15,782 $16,566
2019 $11,719 $370 (3%) $11,077 $12,703 $12,728 $14,641 $15,561
2018 $12,089 $512 (4%) $11,686 $12,178 $14,592 $15,196 $15,656
2017 $12,601 $265 (2%) $12,634 $13,455 $13,466 $14,399 $15,909
2016 $12,336 $504 (4%) $11,886 $13,127 $13,426 $14,364
2015 $12,840 $326 (3%) $11,642 $12,614 $14,618 $15,485 $15,735
2014 $12,514 -- $12,554 $12,832 $13,146 $15,070 $15,512

How does Career Academy of Hair Design's $12,218 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Arkansas colleges, that number is $12,405. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 Similar

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Career Academy of Hair Design during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Career Academy of Hair Design received on average $4,040 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,040
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 145 75% $3,982 $577,378
Other Federal Grant 145 75% $3,982 $577,378
State Grant/Scholarships 11 6% $1,228 $13,508
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 6% $252 $3,025
Total Grant & Scholarships 147 76% $4,040 $593,911

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Career Academy of Hair Design received $4,575 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,575
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 171 88% $4,575 $782,324
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 171 88% $4,575 $782,324

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$11,584
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Career Academy of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 136

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 58 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 202 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 108 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 118 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

58.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 202 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 84 students dropped out of the school.

41.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Career Academy of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.0% of undergraduate students being women and 1.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 196, with 194 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.0% 2 students
  • women 99.0% 194 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 22% 43 students
  • 20-21 21% 41 students
  • 22-24 21% 41 students
  • 18-19 14% 27 students
  • 35-39 9% 17 students
  • 30-34 8% 15 students
  • 40-49 4% 7 students
  • 50-64 2% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Career Academy of Hair Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Career Academy of Hair Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational