American Barber and Beauty Academy is a Less than 2-year, private (for-profit) school located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Its published tuition & fees of Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $7,150 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 131 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 80%. American Barber and Beauty Academy has 6 vocational programs.
The largest program at American Barber and Beauty Academy is Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and its 2024 tuition & fees are $7,150. For reference, the average tuition for the Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program of all trade schools in the United States is $9,978.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $7,150 | $800 | 400 Hours | 4 Months |
| National Average | $9,978 | - | 652 Hours | 6.04 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist (10 Months Program) | $18,575 | $2,375 | 1,250 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Barbering / Barber (11 Months Program) | $20,287 | $1,200 | 1,250 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $14,546 | - | 1,167 Hours | 10.34 Months |
| Cosmetology, Barber / Styling, and Nail Instructor | $7,200 | $500 | 600 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $7,334 | - | 712 Hours | 6.51 Months |
| Barbering / Barber (6 Months Program) | $11,280 | $1,200 | 695 Hours | 6 Months |
| National Average | $14,546 | - | 1,167 Hours | 10.34 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist (5 Months Program) | $10,208 | $2,375 | 695 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $7,150 at American Barber and Beauty Academy. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $800. The total cost of attendance is $18,053 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $7,150 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Room & Board | $7,476 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,627 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $18,053 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 4 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
American Barber and Beauty Academy offers 6 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 51 | NOT OFFERED |
| Barbering/Barber | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 75 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at American Barber and Beauty Academy is 80%. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 an the retention rate is 89%.
| Graduation Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 89%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Student Population | 131 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 7 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 11 Staffs |
American Barber and Beauty Academy provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |