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Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design Worth It?

Rochester, NY · Large suburb · 204 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a For-Profit institution located in large suburb in Rochester, NY. It enrolls approximately 204 students. 91% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — a strong result.

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design by the numbers

Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Personal & Culinary Services (100% of awards). 25% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant. 27% take out federal student loans. 100% of full-time students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1. 36% of undergraduates attend part-time. The average age at entry is 26. It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The Department of Education does not publish a median earnings figure for this school, so we do not show one.

Pell Grant Recipients
25%
Federal Loan Borrowers
27%
First-Year Retention
100%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Part-Time Students
36%
Women Enrolled
92%
Avg Age at Entry
26
Highest Award
certificate

Programs offered (share of awards)

  • Personal & Culinary Services: 100%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (official API). Fields the government does not report for this school are left out, never estimated.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$29,578
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,333
Median Earnings (10yr)
N/A
4-yr Grad Rate
91%
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