Barber Tech Academy-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · offers Certificate degrees

Midsize city

—Acceptance rate
$26,281Average net price / year
—Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
51Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
—
Total cost of attendance
$34,573
Average net price
$26,281

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$26,191
$30–48k
$27,178

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
—

Outcomes

Graduation rate
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First-year retention
67%
Median earnings (10 yrs)
—
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
84%
Students with federal loans
77%

Students

Undergraduates
51
Part-time
0%
Women / men
27% / 73%
White
0%
Hispanic
0%
Black
100%
Asian
0%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Accreditor
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Website
barbertechacademy.com
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Personal & Culinary Services – 100% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Barber Tech Academy-Columbia cost?

The average net price after grants is $26,281 per year; in-state tuition and fees are — and the full cost of attendance is $34,573.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.