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Barbering program at The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Laredo, TX · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (956) 744-6139 · 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)
- $2,050
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $800
- Listed cost
- $2,850
- LengthIPEDS
- 300 clock hours, 3 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 13
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- Typical pay for barbersBLS OEWS May 2025, Texas
- $30,760
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About this program
The Professional Cosmetology Academy awarded 13 barbering credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its third largest career program of 4 we list. Its listed tuition of $2,050 compares with a Texas median wage of $30,760 for barbers (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0402 Barbering/Barber | 1 | 300 clock hours, 3 months | $2,050 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0402 Barbering/Barber | 12 | 300 clock hours, 3 months | $2,050 |
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