Is Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania worth it?
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 89 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and hair styling hair design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$14,941
Average net price
$11,710
Completion rate
96%
Completions (2024)
89
Students (undergrad)
47
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,803 | $21,170 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 54 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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