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Networks Barber College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Calumet City, Illinois, Networks Barber College 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 Networks Barber College 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.

Networks Barber College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Networks Barber College is reported to be 8%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

Networks Barber College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 76%, respectively.


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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Networks Barber College are 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.

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 Networks Barber College was $21,237. 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

Networks Barber College net price calculator

$21,237

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Networks Barber College 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 $21,237 $7,047 (50%) $22,823
2021 $14,190 $1,150 (9%) $14,913
2020 $13,040 $1,691 (15%) $13,040
2019 $11,349 $3,191 (22%) $11,349
2018 $14,540 $1,924 (15%) $14,540
2017 $12,616 $2,111 (14%) $12,616
2016 $14,727 $57 $14,727
2015 $14,670 $323 (2%) $15,380
2014 $14,993 --

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Networks Barber College during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Networks Barber College received on average $3,173 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.

$3,173
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 50% $3,173 $3,173
Other Federal Grant 1 50% $3,173 $3,173
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1 50% $3,173 $3,173

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Networks Barber College received $5,500 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,500
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 2 100% $5,500 $11,000
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 2 100% $5,500 $11,000

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.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Networks Barber College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 12 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 1 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

8.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 12 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students dropped out of the school.

91.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Networks Barber College is greatly skewed towards men students, with 82.1% of undergraduate students being men and 17.9% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 28, with 5 women and 23 men.

  • men 82.1% 23 students
  • women 17.9% 5 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 25% 7 students
  • 25-29 25% 7 students
  • 22-24 21% 6 students
  • 18-19 14% 4 students
  • 30-34 11% 3 students
  • 40-49 4% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Networks Barber College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Networks Barber College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)