Barber Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 12 schools with barber programs in this directory: 2 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 293 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,500 to $20,287, with a median of $18,900 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,415 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Barber School of Pittsburgh, World A Cuts Barber Institute and Premier Barber Institute.

12
Schools with this program
293
Graduates last year
$18,900
Median program tuition
$24,415
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 barber schools in Pennsylvania

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Barber School of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,275
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,118
Type
Private for-profit

Premier Barber Institute

Norristown, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,380
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,883
Type
Private for-profit

Cutting Edge Barber Academy

Lancaster, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
37
Type
Private for-profit

Lehigh Valley Barber School

Bethlehem, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,877
Type
Private for-profit

Champ's Barber School

Lancaster, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,900
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,839
Type
Private for-profit

American Barber and Beauty Academy

Reading, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,287
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,947
Type
Private for-profit

Champ's Barber School-Lebanon

Lebanon, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,900
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,839
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $18,900 (range $12,500 to $20,287, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program ($12,500), Barber School of Pittsburgh ($18,275) and Premier Barber Institute ($18,380). 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 10 months to finish (9 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,415 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Community College of Allegheny County and Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program.

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.