Barbering/Barber is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 294 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for barbering/barber students pursuing a degree.
The barbering/barber program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Barbering/Barber Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Barbering/Barber School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Barbering/Barber Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Barbering/Barber in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the barbering/barber degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Daytona State College this year for barbering/barber. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach. There were roughly 23 barbering/barber students who graduated with this degree at Daytona State College in the most recent data year. Barbering/barber graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $20,212 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,807.
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A rank of #2 makes Gateway Technical College one of the top schools for barbering/barber. Gateway Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Kenosha. About 11 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year. Barbering/barber graduates of Gateway Technical College earn a median of $42,410 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,958 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong barbering/barber program will find one at Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Warner Robins. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins awarded about 141 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn around $39,765 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,217 to complete this degree.
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Pensacola State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in barbering/barber, ranking #4. Set in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 20 barbering/barber students who graduated with this degree at Pensacola State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from Pensacola State College earn around $23,911 in the first couple years of their career. Pensacola State College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Milwaukee Area Technical College one of the top schools for barbering/barber. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public university. About 22 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College generally make around $23,198. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500.
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South Georgia Technical College earned the #6 position for barbering/barber this year. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 52 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at South Georgia Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from South Georgia Technical College earn around $20,501 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,423.
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Athens Technical College earned the #7 position for barbering/barber this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Athens. Athens Technical College awarded about 10 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Athens Technical College generally make around $16,178. Athens Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans.
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Skyline College came in at #8 for barbering/barber this year. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. About 38 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Skyline College in the most recent year.
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College Of The Mainland landed the #9 spot for barbering/barber this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Texas City. College Of The Mainland awarded about 14 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from College Of The Mainland earn around $18,495 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,711 to complete this degree.
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Mti College placed #10 among the best barbering/barber schools. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, Mti College is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. About 32 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Mti College in the most recent year. Barbering/barber graduates of Mti College earn a median of $21,371 early in their careers. Mti College graduates carry a median of $10,550 in student loans.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #11 spot for barbering/barber this year. Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 50 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the barbering/barber program make about $19,659 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,864 to complete this degree.
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Grayson College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best barbering/barber schools. Set in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public institution. Grayson College awarded about 16 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from Grayson College earn around $18,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,627.
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Central Carolina Community College earned the #13 position for barbering/barber this year. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Central Carolina Community College awarded about 13 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Barbering/barber graduates of Central Carolina Community College earn a median of $24,101 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,167 to complete this degree.
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Gwinnett Technical College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best barbering/barber schools. Gwinnett Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. About 11 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the barbering/barber program make about $18,291 in their early career. Gwinnett Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,349 in student loans.
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Albany Technical College earned the #15 position for barbering/barber this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Albany Technical College awarded about 35 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Barbering/barber graduates of Albany Technical College earn a median of $35,895 early in their careers. Albany Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,321 in student loans.
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East Mississippi Community College came in at #16 for barbering/barber this year. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. East Mississippi Community College awarded about 10 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the barbering/barber program make about $12,128 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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South Plains College placed #17 among the best barbering/barber schools. Set in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a large public institution. There were roughly 12 barbering/barber students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from South Plains College generally make around $11,557. South Plains College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Campbellsville University placed #18 among the best barbering/barber schools. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Campbellsville University awarded about 24 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the barbering/barber program make about $12,486 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,850 to complete this degree.
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Kilgore College placed #19 among the best barbering/barber schools. Located in the town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Kilgore College in the most recent year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from Kilgore College earn around $15,957 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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National University College Bayamon placed #20 among the best barbering/barber schools. Located in the city of Bayamon, National University College Bayamon is a very large private for-profit university. Roughly 27% of students complete a degree within six years here. National University College Bayamon awarded about 491 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from National University College Bayamon generally make around $10,216. National University College Bayamon graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans.
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Houston Community College placed #21 among the best barbering/barber schools. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Houston Community College awarded about 18 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Houston Community College generally make around $16,075. Students borrow a median of $23,061 to complete this degree.
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Augusta Technical College placed #22 among the best barbering/barber schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Augusta. About 17 barbering/barber degrees were awarded at Augusta Technical College in the most recent year. Barbering/barber graduates of Augusta Technical College earn a median of $15,679 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,400.
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Coahoma Community College earned the #23 position for barbering/barber this year. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public university. Coahoma Community College awarded about 22 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their barbering/barber degree from Coahoma Community College earn around $13,154 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete this degree.
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Savannah Technical College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best barbering/barber schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Savannah. Savannah Technical College awarded about 45 barbering/barber degrees in the most recent data year. Barbering/barber graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $19,242 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,989.
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Community College Of Allegheny County earned the #25 position for barbering/barber this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 barbering/barber students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the barbering/barber program make about $47,420 in their early career. Community College Of Allegheny County graduates carry a median of $15,263 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Barbering/Barber Schools
These schools also placed among the best for barbering/barber this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 294 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
