Career Academy of Hair Design

Career Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Springdale, Arkansas, a small city setting. The school enrolls 370 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 62% (IPEDS 2023).

The academy offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, providing students with the training necessary to pursue state licensure and employment in salons and beauty service environments. The program is structured to be completed within one to two years.

Located in Springdale, part of the growing Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, Career Academy of Hair Design gives students access to a regional market with active demand for licensed cosmetology professionals. The school focuses specifically on cosmetology training as its core educational offering.