Gould's Academy

Gould's Academy is a private for-profit vocational school in Bartlett, Tennessee, located in a large suburban setting in the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The academy enrolls 303 students (IPEDS 2023) and specializes in beauty industry training, offering certificate programs in Cosmetology and Barbering. Both programs are designed as one-to-two-year certificate pathways that prepare students for Tennessee state licensing examinations.

Gould's Academy reports a completion rate of 84% and a retention rate of 92% (IPEDS 2023), with the high retention rate indicating strong student persistence through training. The school holds an overall quality score of 67.67/100. With over 300 students, Gould's Academy operates at a scale that supports a full salon-style training environment while maintaining focused instruction in its two core programs.

Prospective students in the Memphis area seeking careers in the beauty and grooming industry will find two clear pathways at Gould's Academy. The cosmetology program provides broad training across hair, skin, and nail services for general salon licensure, while the barbering program focuses on cutting, styling, and grooming techniques for barbershop careers. Both programs prepare graduates for workforce entry in Tennessee's personal care services sector.