"Barbering, Cosmetology, and Massage-Therapy Programs Get Reprieve from New Accountability Rule. The U.S. Department of Education has granted a temporary reprieve to vocational programs in barbering, cosmetology, and massage therapy, allowing them additional time to adjust to a new rule aimed at accurately measuring the post-graduation earnings of their students. This move acknowledges the unique nature of these professions, which often rely heavily on tips and variable income, making it difficult to gauge their graduates' earning potential. The delay will give these programs time to develop more accurate and relevant metrics, ensuring that their accountability assessments are fair and reflective of the industry's realities."
The U.S. Department of Education has granted barbering, cosmetology and massage-therapy programs more time to comply with its new accountability rule, recognizing the skilled, tip-earning work of these professions and the need for a more accurate measure of their graduates' earnings.
