Below Average

Score: 40/100

Barber Tech Academy-Columbia

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Columbia, South Carolina 29210

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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.

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

28/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Barber Tech Academy-Columbia Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $199,467
Avg rent near campus: $1,166/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29203 (7.9% cap, Columbia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

67%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Barbering/Barber 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Barber Tech Academy-Columbia's top programs commonly pursue.

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

34%

Women

31%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

Black 100%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%

25-64 (Adult) 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Barber Tech Academy-Columbia?

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 Barber Tech Academy-Columbia?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Barber Tech Academy-Columbia?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Barber Tech Academy-Columbia a good school?

Barber Tech Academy-Columbia has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): 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 Barber Tech Academy-Columbia?

Barber Tech Academy-Columbia has a total enrollment of 32 students.

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