C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Academy of Hair Design-Springfield

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Springfield, Missouri 65804
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C+
63/100
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

267
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
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-Springfield, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$25,129
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,250
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
63.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
61.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). 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-Springfield

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$21,574$26,396+0%#535 of 1025#411$9,833

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: $269,753
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,412/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65806 (5.6% cap, Springfield)

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🏆 Where Academy of Hair Design-Springfield Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29
Barbering/Barber
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

44%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

267
Total Students
60%
Women
43%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 26%
Black 18%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
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-Springfield?
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-Springfield?
The graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield a good school?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): 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-Springfield?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield has a total enrollment of 267 students.

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