Academy of Hair Design-Jackson

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is a private, for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. Set in a midsize city environment, the school enrolls 105 students and reports a completion rate of 67% and a retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023). The full retention rate reflects strong student persistence throughout the training program.

The academy specializes in barbering education, offering a certificate program in Barbering/Barber at the one-to-two-year level. This focused curriculum covers hair cutting, shaving, facial hair grooming, scalp treatments, and the business skills needed to operate in a professional barbershop environment. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Mississippi state barbering licensure examination.

With an overall quality score of 61.83 out of 100, Academy of Hair Design-Jackson provides a streamlined pathway into the barbering profession for students in the Jackson metropolitan area. The school's concentrated focus on a single trade allows for depth of training and hands-on practice in barber-specific techniques.