Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 70% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Sharp Edgez Barber Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 63 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,475 per year.
Worth considering if you're set on a barbering career and want to keep debt manageable — graduates leave with a median debt of just $5,426, which is notably low for a vocational program. The small enrollment of 63 students likely means a more hands-on, personalized training environment. That said, as a for-profit school, it's worth asking pointed questions about job placement rates and licensing exam pass rates before committing to the $13,475 annual net price.
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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 (63 undergraduates).
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