Career Academy of Hair Design
Career Academy of Hair Design is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Springdale, AR. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1986 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Career Academy of Hair Design is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,195. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Career Academy of Hair Design.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 | $1,251 | 1,500 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $6,795 | $2,005 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
| 3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $6,795 | $2,005 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $5,356 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $5,700 | $300 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 245 students attended Career Academy of Hair Design in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 16 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 33 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Career Academy of Hair Design is 73% and the retention rate is 59% at the school.
| Student Population | 245 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 17 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Career Academy of Hair Design is $18,195
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
75% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,063 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,195 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,251 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,600 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,300 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,063 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Career Academy of Hair Design offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 184 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 108 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 184 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Career Academy of Hair Design are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 184 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 108 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 76 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 108 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 67 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 33 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 108 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 76 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 76 |
| Total | 76 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 245 students have enrolled into Career Academy of Hair Design. By gender, 5 male and 240 female students are attending the school.
There are 155 White (63.27%), 19 Black/African American (7.76%), 47 Hispanic (19.18%), 7 Asian (2.86%), and 64 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 245 | 5 | 240 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Black/African American | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 155 | 4 | 151 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 346 E. Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR
- 479-986-0775
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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