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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs in Arkansas

Compare 18 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Northern Technical CollegePine Bluff$29,661$13,411
2Paul Mitchell the School-ArkansasFayetteville$28,305$12,500
3Arkansas State University-NewportNewport$28,089$7,250
4Arthur's Beauty CollegeJacksonville$28,070$9,833
5Arthur's Beauty CollegeConway$28,070$9,833
6The Salon Professional AcademySherwood$27,746$9,833
7University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena$26,606Not available
8Career Academy of Hair DesignSpringdale$26,414$9,855
9New Tyler Barber College IncNorth Little Rock$24,313$11,000
10Arthur's Beauty CollegeJonesboro$24,212$12,841
11Paul Mitchell the School-Little RockNorth Little Rock$23,265$15,471
12Washington Barber College IncLittle Rock$20,115$14,763
13University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyEl Dorado$20,112$10,912
14Designer Barber & Stylist SchoolFort Smith$19,981$16,500
15Arkansas Technical SchoolNorth Little Rock$18,963$16,500
16Academy of Salon and SpaFort Smith$18,363$7,900
17Searcy Beauty CollegeSearcy$16,558$15,473
18Academy of Professional CosmetologyRogers$13,595$8,498

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.