Barber Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 10 schools with barber programs in this directory: 3 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 177 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,537 to $21,150, with a median of $18,143 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,458 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Emily Griffith Technical College, International Salon and Spa Academy and Technical College of the Rockies.

10
Schools with this program
177
Graduates last year
$18,143
Median program tuition
$26,458
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in Colorado

All 10 barber schools in Colorado

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International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,015
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,061
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,150
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,300
Type
Private for-profit

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,140
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Public

Avalon Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
12 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,893
Type
Private for-profit

Stacey James Institute

Parker, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,000
Length
14 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,909
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Colorado?

The median published tuition is $18,143 (range $8,537 to $21,150, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Emily Griffith Technical College ($8,537), The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs ($15,200) and Avalon Institute-Aurora ($17,250). 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 12 months to finish (9 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,458 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public barber programs in Colorado?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Emily Griffith Technical College, Technical College of the Rockies and Pickens Technical College.

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.