Associated Barber College of San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $22,245
- Length
- 10 months
- Graduates last year
- 52
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $20,310
- Type
- Private for-profit
Barber Schools in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA has 4 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 150 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $13,750 to $22,245, with a median of $18,000 across the 7 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $20,310 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Associated Barber College of San Diego, California Barber and Beauty College and Riggins Urban Barber College.
4
Schools with this program
150
Graduates last year
$18,000
Median program tuition
$20,310
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 barber schools in San Diego, CA
California Barber and Beauty College
San Diego, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $13,750
- Length
- 10 months
- Graduates last year
- 48
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $14,023
- Type
- Private for-profit
Riggins Urban Barber College
San Diego, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,000
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 34
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,275
- Length
- 10 months
- Graduates last year
- 16
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,844
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of San Diego
California Hair Design Academy
La Mesa, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,250
- Length
- 8 months
- Graduates last year
- 17
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $20,714
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $29,298
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 67
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,789
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $29,298
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 9
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,519
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $29,298
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 44
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,966
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Escondido, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,575
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 31
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does barber training cost in San Diego, CA?
The median published tuition is $18,000 (range $13,750 to $22,245, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at California Barber and Beauty College ($13,750), Riggins Urban Barber College ($18,000) and Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego ($19,275). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does barber school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (10 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do barber graduates earn?
Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,310 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.