Barbering/Barber
A program that prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers at various levels. Includes instruction in facial shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hair styles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 21
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $25k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers at various levels. Includes instruction in facial shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hair styles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $39k | +4.1% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$25k
Top colleges for Barbering/Barber
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago, IL | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyline College | San Bruno, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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