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Cosmetology program at American Barber and Beauty Academy
Reading, PA · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (610) 927-5664 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $19,500
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $2,375
- Listed cost
- $21,875
- LengthIPEDS
- 1,250 clock hours, 10 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 39
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Reading, PA
- $36,350
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Reading, PA, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 0 | 1,250 clock hours, 10 months | $19,500 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 39 | 1,250 clock hours, 10 months | $19,500 |
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