Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 32 students.
About This School
Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut with approximately 32 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $30,086 per year.
Students who are serious about entering the cosmetology field quickly and prefer a small, focused environment — rather than a large community college setting — may find this Bridgeport program worth a look, especially given its very small cohort of just 32 students, which likely means more hands-on attention from instructors. The most encouraging data point here is the median debt at graduation of $6,333, which is genuinely low for a vocational program and suggests students aren't being buried in loans to complete their training. That said, the average net price of $30,086 per year gives me pause — that's a significant annual cost for a short-term certificate program, and families should carefully calculate total program cost against realistic starting salaries in Connecticut's cosmetology market before signing anything. I'd strongly encourage you to ask the school directly about their graduation rate, licensure exam pass rates, and job placement numbers, since those figures weren't available to me and they matter enormously for a career-focused program like this. If those numbers check out, the low debt outcome is genuinely promising — but go in with your eyes open and get those answers in writing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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 (32 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
1450 Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610-3239
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport cost?
The average net price at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is about $30,086 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
Sources & Methodology
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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