The Hair Academy
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. strong 78% graduation rate.
About This School
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota with approximately 65 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,950 per year. The graduation rate is 78%, and the typical graduate earns $31,370 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're set on a cosmetology career in the Bismarck area — the median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,000, which is relatively low for a vocational program. That said, the $15,739 annual net price is still a real cost for a certificate program at a small, for-profit school with only 56 students, so make sure you've compared it against community college alternatives nearby. Ask the school directly for its graduation rate and job placement numbers before committing — for-profit institutions vary widely, and those figures matter more here than the school's size or setting.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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 (65 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Hair Academy cost?
The average net price at The Hair Academy is about $14,950 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 The Hair Academy?
The Hair Academy has a graduation rate of 78%, 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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