Barber Schools in Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL has 5 schools with barber programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 84 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,609 to $18,216, with a median of $13,513 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,844 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Tampa, Erwin Technical College and Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa.

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Schools with this program
84
Graduates last year
$13,513
Median program tuition
$23,844
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 barber schools in Tampa, FL

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Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,625
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,844
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,514
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Tampa

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Clearwater, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,605
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute of Beauty

Largo, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,025
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,842
Type
Private for-profit

Bene's Career Academy

New Port Richey, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,950
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,107
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Tampa, FL?

The median published tuition is $13,513 (range $7,609 to $18,216, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Shear Excellence Hair Academy ($7,609), Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa ($12,625) and Summit Salon Academy ($14,400). 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 8 months to finish (5 to 12 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 $23,844 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 Tampa, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Erwin 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.