Barber Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 16 schools with barber programs in this directory: 3 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 290 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,850 to $24,000, with a median of $19,241 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,039 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Phipps Academy of Barbering, Cosmetology & Spa Academy and Larry's Barber College.

16
Schools with this program
290
Graduates last year
$19,241
Median program tuition
$25,039
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in Illinois

All 16 barber schools in Illinois

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Phipps Academy of Barbering

Richton Park, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,500
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,523
Type
Private for-profit

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,000
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,517
Type
Private for-profit

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,190
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,646
Type
Private for-profit

Networks Barber College

Calumet City, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,200
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,693
Type
Private for-profit

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,190
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,646
Type
Private for-profit

Larry's Barber College-Joliet

Joliet, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,190
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,646
Type
Private for-profit

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,100
Length
22 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,662
Type
Private for-profit

South Suburban College

South Holland, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,393
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $19,241 (range $12,850 to $24,000, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts ($12,850), Larry's Barber College ($16,190) and Larry's Barber College ($16,190). 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 13 months to finish (11 to 22 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,039 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 Illinois?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College, South Suburban College and Rend Lake 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.