Barber Schools in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM has 4 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 67 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,000 to $17,900, with a median of $14,194 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,582 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at A Better U Beauty Barber Academy, Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque and Aveda Institute-New Mexico.

4
Schools with this program
67
Graduates last year
$14,194
Median program tuition
$21,582
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 barber schools in Albuquerque, NM

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A Better U Beauty Barber Academy

Albuquerque, NM

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Program tuition
$17,900
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,186
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,194
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,553
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Albuquerque

Urban Academy of Beauty

Rio Rancho, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,000
Length
9 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,582
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Albuquerque, NM?

The median published tuition is $14,194 (range $12,000 to $17,900, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($12,000), Aveda Institute-New Mexico ($14,194) and Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute ($14,500). 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 9 months to finish (9 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 $21,582 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.