C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

Z Hair Academy

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Overland Park, Kansas 66223
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 74%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
D
39/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

307
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Z Hair Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,346
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,889
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,833
Median debt at graduation
73.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 36th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Z Hair Academy

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$21,750$28,915+10%#317 of 1025#298$10,670

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $510,316
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,084/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64146 (4.5% cap, Kansas City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

307
Total Students
98%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 92%
Hispanic 2%
Black 4%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Z Hair Academy?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Z Hair Academy?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Z Hair Academy?
The graduation rate at Z Hair Academy is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Z Hair Academy a good school?
Z Hair Academy has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Z Hair Academy?
Z Hair Academy has a total enrollment of 307 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology