Washington Barber College Inc
- Graduation Rate
- 89% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $8,579 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $15,563 C+
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 43
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 2.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $2.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $2.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~2 years. Net gain: $80,746.
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 79% below the national college median.
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A 89% graduation rate — 56% above the national average.
About Washington Barber College Inc
Washington Barber College Inc 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
- 43
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Washington Barber College Inc
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 $15,563 a year after grants and scholarships — 9% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $8,579 ten years after enrolling — 79% below the typical college, against $14,000 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 Washington Barber College Inc is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Washington Barber College Inc? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, Washington Barber College Inc enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 89%.
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.13
- First-Gen Students
- 55%
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 Washington Barber College Inc? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Washington Barber College Inc, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,563. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $15,563 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $14,000 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $15,563
- Median Debt
- $14,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 100%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 100%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $15,563
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 Washington Barber College Inc — 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 Washington Barber College Inc Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Washington Barber College Inc report median earnings of $8,579, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $16,718
- 8 Years
- $11,410
- 10 Years
- $8,579
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 1.63x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (50)
- 83%
- 100% (50)
- 83%
- 100% (50)
- 83%
- 100% (50)
- 83%
How Washington Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Washington Barber College Inc Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Washington Barber College Inc delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,563/year ($62,252 total). Graduates earn $8,579 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $142,998 in total earnings — a net gain of $80,746 (2.3× your investment). The median debt is $14,000, which takes about a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 89% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a moderate ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $62,252
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $142,998
- Net Return
- $80,746
- ROI Multiple
- 2.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,563
- Median Debt
- $14,000
- Debt Payback
- ~2 yrs
- Graduation Rate
- 89%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Washington Barber College Inc 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.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $14,081 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Washington Barber College Inc's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Washington Barber College Inc? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, Washington Barber College Inc enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 89%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Washington Barber College Inc? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Washington Barber College Inc, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,563. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $15,563 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $14,000 in federal student loans.
Is Washington Barber College Inc Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Washington Barber College Inc report median earnings of $8,579, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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