Academy of Hair Design-Springfield
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 61% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri with approximately 275 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,904 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $25,129 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Springfield area who are committed to pursuing a career in cosmetology or a related trade and want to keep costs manageable while earning a credential close to home. The debt picture is actually one of the more encouraging things here — graduates leave with a median of just $9,500, which is well below average for vocational programs and means you won't be buried in loans when you're starting out. That said, the 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students who enroll don't finish, so it's worth having an honest conversation about what's getting in the way for those students and whether your situation sets you up to complete the program. The bigger concern is earning potential: median earnings of $25,129 a decade after enrollment is a tight income, and while the low debt helps, families should go in clear-eyed that this path leads to a modest wage ceiling unless you eventually open your own business or expand your skill set. If you're passionate about the craft and have a realistic plan for building a clientele or specializing further, this can be a financially sensible starting point — just don't rely on earnings alone to justify the decision.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (275 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Academy of Hair Design-Springfield cost?
The average net price at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is about $15,904 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield has a graduation rate of 62%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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