Below Average

Score: 42/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Alamo City Barber College

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Antonio, Texas 78250

🌐 www.alamocitybarbercollege.com/

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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.
Graduation Rate: 56%

Outcomes

C+

55/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

40/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

21/100

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

180

Total Enrollment

56%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alamo City Barber College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$17,214

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,937

Median debt at graduation

57.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

82.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

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 Alamo City Barber College

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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$13,291	$21,323	-19%	#855 of 1025	#857	$10,164

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 Alamo City Barber College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $242,478
Avg rent near campus: $1,480/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78237 (8.2% cap, San Antonio)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

69%

Receive Pell Grants

89%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Barbering/Barber 73 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alamo City Barber College's top programs commonly pursue.

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

180

Total Students

22%

Women

52%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

Hispanic 77%

Black 13%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%

25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alamo City Barber College?

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 Alamo City Barber College?

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

What is the graduation rate at Alamo City Barber College?

The graduation rate at Alamo City Barber College is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Alamo City Barber College a good school?

Alamo City Barber College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): 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 Alamo City Barber College?

Alamo City Barber College has a total enrollment of 180 students.

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