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West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

Kalamazoo, MI·Private for-profit·85 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 85 students.

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85
Students
$8,314
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$15,200
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with approximately 85 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,314 per year. Typical graduates earn $15,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a median net price of $8,314 per year and relatively low debt at graduation ($9,500), the upfront cost is manageable for a vocational program. However, the median earnings of $15,200 a decade after enrollment is a serious concern — that's below the poverty line for most households, and means graduates may struggle to repay loans or build financial stability even with modest debt. Worth considering only if you have a clear, local client base or business plan in mind, since the income ceiling in this field depends heavily on self-employment and hustle beyond the credential itself.

Setting
Small city

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$8,314
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$15,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$15,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$15,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

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

White31%
Black44%
Hispanic/Latino14%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (85 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

3200 South Westnedge Ave

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • 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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