Barber Schools in Washington

Washington has 12 schools with barber programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 146 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,400 to $17,090, with a median of $12,000 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,953 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland, International Beauty Education Center and Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane.

12
Schools with this program
146
Graduates last year
$12,000
Median program tuition
$23,953
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 barber schools in Washington

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Paul Mitchell the School-Richland

Richland, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,090
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,193
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,900
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,551
Type
Private for-profit

BJ's Beauty & Barber College

Tacoma, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,660
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Private for-profit

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

Kennewick, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,685
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,472
Type
Private for-profit

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,874
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,442
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,202
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Washington?

The median published tuition is $12,000 (range $9,400 to $17,090, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus ($9,400), BJ's Beauty & Barber College ($9,660) and Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane ($10,900). 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 (8 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,953 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 Washington?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Bates Technical College, Walla Walla Community College and Olympic 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.