Puerto Rico has 29 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 29 private. Together they graduated 1,522 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $9,284 to $12,600, with a median of $11,025 across the 18 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $12,169 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at NUC University, D'Mart Institute and Instituto Educativo Premier.
How much does barber training cost in Puerto Rico?
The median published tuition is $11,025 (range $9,284 to $12,600, 18 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez ($9,284), Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon ($9,800) and Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina ($9,800). 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 (12 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do barber graduates earn?
Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $12,169 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.