Barber Schools in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL has 5 schools with barber programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 83 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,190 to $22,600, with a median of $18,336 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,548 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Larry's Barber College, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW and Larry's Barber College.

5
Schools with this program
83
Graduates last year
$18,336
Median program tuition
$25,548
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 barber schools in Chicago, IL

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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

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

Also within 30 miles of Chicago

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

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

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

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

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Chicago, IL?

The median published tuition is $18,336 (range $16,190 to $22,600, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Larry's Barber College ($16,190), Larry's Barber College ($16,190) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW ($20,482). 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 15 months to finish (11 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,548 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 Chicago, IL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman 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.