MJ Barber & Beauty Academy
- Graduation Rate
- 84% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $19,665 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $22,875 D+
- 33% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 66
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 4.4× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $4.4 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $4.4 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $311,414.
What The Data Says
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A D overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 52% below the national college median.
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A 84% graduation rate — 46% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $4.4 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About MJ Barber & Beauty Academy
MJ Barber & Beauty Academy is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 66
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose MJ Barber & Beauty Academy
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $22,875 a year after grants and scholarships — 33% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $19,665 ten years after enrolling — 52% below the typical college, against $2,905 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective MJ Barber & Beauty Academy is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into MJ Barber & Beauty Academy? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in La Quinta, California, MJ Barber & Beauty Academy enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.09
- First-Gen Students
- 70%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend MJ Barber & Beauty Academy? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at MJ Barber & Beauty Academy, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $22,875. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,773 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $2,905 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $22,875
- Median Debt
- $2,905
- Pell Grant Rate
- 72%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 67%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $22,773
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $22,420
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $24,962
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at MJ Barber & Beauty Academy — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is MJ Barber & Beauty Academy Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of MJ Barber & Beauty Academy report median earnings of $19,665, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $19,214
- 8 Years
- $18,849
- 10 Years
- $19,665
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.15x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 52%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (12)
- 43%
- 100% (12)
- 43%
- 100% (12)
- 43%
- 100% (12)
- 43%
How MJ Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is MJ Barber & Beauty Academy Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, MJ Barber & Beauty Academy delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $22,875/year ($91,500 total). Graduates earn $19,665 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $402,914 in total earnings — a net gain of $311,414 (4.4× your investment). The median debt is $2,905, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 84% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $91,500
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $402,914
- Net Return
- $311,414
- ROI Multiple
- 4.4×
- Cost Per Year
- $22,875
- Median Debt
- $2,905
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 84%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields MJ Barber & Beauty Academy awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for MJ Barber & Beauty Academy's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into MJ Barber & Beauty Academy? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in La Quinta, California, MJ Barber & Beauty Academy enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend MJ Barber & Beauty Academy? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at MJ Barber & Beauty Academy, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $22,875. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,773 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $2,905 in federal student loans.
Is MJ Barber & Beauty Academy Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of MJ Barber & Beauty Academy report median earnings of $19,665, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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