Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield worth it?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Springfield, Missouri (midsize city). It awarded 178 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, aesthetician and skin care specialist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,672
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,713
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,129
Average net price
$15,904
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
178
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
275
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,574 | $26,396 | 230 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 95 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 40 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 15 |
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Sources: federal figures for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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