Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit institution in Worcester, MA, providing training at the less-than-two-year level. The school enrolls 211 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.5 out of 100. It reports an 89% completion rate and a 60% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with a notably high completion rate among students who continue through their programs.

The academy offers two certificate programs in the personal care field. Students can pursue training in Cosmetology, covering hair care, styling, and general beauty services, or in Barbering, which focuses on men's grooming, hair cutting, and shaving techniques. Both programs are designed to prepare students for Massachusetts state licensure.

Worcester is a midsize city in central Massachusetts, the second-largest city in the state. The school's location provides graduates with access to a substantial local market for beauty and barbering services, as well as proximity to the broader Boston metropolitan area for additional career opportunities.