Barber Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi has 10 schools with barber programs in this directory: 4 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 157 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,600 to $19,500, with a median of $15,950 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $15,716 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Coahoma Community College, Academy of Hair Design-Jackson and Traxlers School of Hair.

10
Schools with this program
157
Graduates last year
$15,950
Median program tuition
$15,716
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 barber schools in Mississippi

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Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,993
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,803
Type
Public

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson

Jackson, MS

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,973
Type
Private for-profit

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, MS

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,500
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
16
Type
Private for-profit

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,350
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,850
Type
Public

Fosters Cosmetology College

Ripley, MS

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,200
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$14,434
Type
Private for-profit

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, MS

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,600
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,557
Type
Private for-profit

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,800
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,581
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Mississippi?

The median published tuition is $15,950 (range $12,600 to $19,500, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Chris Beauty College ($12,600), Fosters Cosmetology College ($14,200) and Upper Kutz Barber & Style College ($15,950). 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 (10 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 $15,716 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 Mississippi?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Coahoma Community College, Hinds Community College, East Mississippi Community College and Pearl River Community 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.