American Barber Institute - School of Barbering and Cosmetology

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Schedule - School calendars, class scheduling, hours etc.

Licensing - Accreditation and licensing along with more information about certificate of completion given by A.B.I.

Jobs - Coop Educational program at A.B.I. and more about jobs in the barber industry

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252 West 29th Street, New York, N.Y., 10001, phone: (212) 290-2289, fax: (212) 290-2318
 
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Certificate of Completion License



Graduation cap and Certificate

Graduates will receive a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion. By submitting a barber operator application along with the necessary documents to the New York State Division of Licensing Services to apply to take the N.Y. state exam for their Barbers License.

Those who do not wish to take the state test immediately after completing school may request that the School assist them in registering with the State so that they may work as an Apprentice for a Licensed barber until they receive their own Master Barber’s License.


 
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Job Placement Office



A.B.I. maintains a full-time job placement office for both graduates and students who may wish to work on a part time basis while still attending school.

We can not guarantee placement to any particular student, as there are many factors involved in what it takes to obtain and keep a job. There are factors that are frequently beyond the question of a person’s skills as a barber. During their training we expose students to the realistic needs of an employer and how to conduct themselves in seeking and keeping an interview for employment, general boundaries of proper conduct on a job, and with the public.

Our Placement Office is constantly reminding barber shop and salon owners of our available Labor Pool. We collect data on their shop needs and preferences. Our Graduates are much in demand for both their superior training and skills.


 
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Enrollment, Graduation Rates, Placement & Testing Rates



Graduates of our Programs from 7/1/09 to 6/30/10 318
On time Graduates (not taking more than 110% of the days allotted for completion) 269
Graduates not completing with in 110% of the allotted time for completion 45
PERCENTAGE COMPLETING ON TIME 86%

For Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours

Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours
2010-2011
Full-Time 92
Part-Time 0
Program Completion Rate
Enrolled 92
Graduation 21
Non-Completers 22
Continuing Students 49
Completion Rate 51%
Placement of Program Completers
Number of Graduates eligible for placement 11*
Employed in related field 10
Employed in slightly related field 0
Employed unrelated field 0
In Military 0
Seeking Employment 0
Pursuing Additional Education 0
Unavailable for Employment 0
Status Unknown 1
Testing Rates/Licensure
Graduate Completers waiting To take Licensure Exam 10*
Graduate Completers who Took Licensure Exam 2*
Graduate Completers who Passed Licensure Exam 2
Graduate Completers who Failed Licensure Exam 0*
Percent Passed and Licensed or Registered as Barbers** 100%
* numbers obtained from self reporting **includes known apprentice licensures

Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours
2009-2010
Full-Time 157
Part-Time 0
Program Completion Rate
Enrolled 157
Graduation 100
Non-Completers 22
Continuing Students 35
Completion Rate 86%
Placement of Program Completers
Number of Graduates 100
Employed in related field 60
Employed in slightly related field 4
Employed unrelated field 3
In Military 0
Seeking Employment 18
Pursuing Additional Education 0
Unavailable for Employment 0
Status Unknown 15
Testing Rates/Licensure
Graduate Completers waiting To take Licensure Exam 40*
Graduate Completers who Took Licensure Exam 22*
Graduate Completers who Passed Licensure Exam 17
Graduate Completers who Failed Licensure Exam 5*
Percent Passed and Licensed or Registered as Barbers** 77%
* numbers obtained from self reporting **includes known apprentice licensures

Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours
2008-2009
Full-Time 168
Part-Time 0
Program Completion Rate
Enrolled 168
Graduation 112
Non-Completers 8
Continuing Students 48
Completion Rate 95%
Placement of Program Completers
Number of Graduates 112
Employed in related field 110
Employed in slightly related field 1
Employed unrelated field 0
In Military 0
Seeking Employment 0
Pursuing Additional Education 0
Unavailable for Employment 0
Status Unknown 1
Testing Rates/Licensure
Graduate Completers waiting To take Licensure Exam 8*
Graduate Completers who Took Licensure Exam 104**
Graduate Completers who Passed Licensure Exam 92**
Graduate Completers who Failed Licensure Exam 12*
Percent Passed and Licensed or Registered as Barbers** 88%
* numbers obtained from self reporting **includes known apprentice licensures

Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours
2007-2008
Full-Time 123
Part-Time 0
Program Completion Rate
Enrolled 123
Graduation 81
Non-Completers 3
Continuing Students 39
Completion Rate 96%
Placement of Program Completers
Number of Graduates 81
Employed in related field 77
Employed in slightly related field 0
Employed unrelated field 0
In Military 0
Seeking Employment 0
Pursuing Additional Education 1
Unavailable for Employment 1
Status Unknown 2
Testing Rates/Licensure
Graduate Completers waiting To take Licensure Exam 6*
Graduate Completers who Took Licensure Exam 75*
Graduate Completers who Passed Licensure Exam 70
Graduate Completers who Failed Licensure Exam 5*
Percent Passed and Licensed or Registered as Barbers** 93%
* numbers obtained from self reporting **includes known apprentice licensures

Basic Barbering Plus – 660 Hours
2006-2007
Full-Time 111
Part-Time 0
Program Completion Rate
Enrolled 111
Graduation 77
Non-Completers 2
Continuing Students 32
Completion Rate 98%
Placement of Program Completers
Number of Graduates 77
Employed in related field 72
Employed in slightly related field 2
Employed unrelated field 2
In Military 0
Seeking Employment 0
Pursuing Additional Education 0
Unavailable for Employment 1
Status Unknown 0
Testing Rates/Licensure
Graduate Completers waiting To take Licensure Exam 7*
Graduate Completers who Took Licensure Exam 70*
Graduate Completers who Passed Licensure Exam 68
Graduate Completers who Failed Licensure Exam 2*
Percent Passed and Licensed or Registered as Barbers** 97%
* numbers obtained from self reporting **includes known apprentice licensures

 
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Room and board and other expenses



Published Student Change 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Tuition and fees (for 288 Hours Barbering program) $1,950 $2,125 $2,625 $2,625
Tuition and fees (for 660 Hours Barbering Plus program) $2,453 $3,125 $3,425 $4,625
Books and supplies $375 $375 $375 $375
Off campus (not with family):
Room and board $6,500 $6,900 $7,200 $7,200
Other expenses $1,100 $1,300 $1,400 $1,400
Room and board and other expenses $7,600 $8,200 $8,600 $8,600
Off Campus (with family):
Other expenses $1,720 $1,920 $2,120 $2,200

*Room and Board for both programs are based upon a 6 month lease and residency.

*Pell Grants are government funds that the student is not required to repay.

*ABI does not offer Title IV, institutional or 3rd party loan programs. As such there are no debt figures calculated for the school.


 
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Standard Occupation Classification codes



The 288 and 660 hour programs prepare individuals for occupation in the the industry of barbering designated under Standard Occupation Classification code: 12.0402

Below you'll find a list of professions and codes graduates of our programs are eligible for.

  • 25-1194
  • 39-5011
  • 39-5010
  • 39-5011
  • 53-5021


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