C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
49/100 · earnings-weighted

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Jackson, Mississippi 39211
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: 67%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

77
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$22,284
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$16,877
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,786
Median debt at graduation
77.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
85.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). 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 Academy of Hair Design-Jackson

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$13,348$20,226-23%#899 of 1025#673$6,500

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

The Academy of Hair Design-Jackson Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $215,212
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,493/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39213 (18.5% cap, Jackson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
92%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Barbering/Barber 38 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Academy of Hair Design-Jackson's top programs commonly pursue.

Barbers
$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

77
Total Students
27%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Hispanic 4%
Black 91%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson?
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 Academy of Hair Design-Jackson?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson?
The graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Jackson a good school?
Academy of Hair Design-Jackson has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (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 Academy of Hair Design-Jackson?
Academy of Hair Design-Jackson has a total enrollment of 77 students.

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