Barber Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA has 4 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 57 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,395 to $15,075, with a median of $12,750 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,968 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ZMS The Academy, Los Angeles College of Aesthetics and International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences.

4
Schools with this program
57
Graduates last year
$12,750
Median program tuition
$24,968
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 barber schools in Los Angeles, CA

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ZMS The Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,395
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,960
Type
Private for-profit

Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,075
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,623
Type
Private for-profit

KC Beauty Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,500
Length
6 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,470
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Los Angeles

Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,147
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,358
Type
Private for-profit

Diamond Beauty College

South El Monte, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,500
Length
13 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,290
Type
Private for-profit

Victory Career College

Carson, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,047
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,292
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology

San Fernando, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,100
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,205
Type
Private for-profit

American Beauty College

West Covina, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,911
Type
Private for-profit

Redondo Beach Beauty College

Torrance, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
10 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,333
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Los Angeles, CA?

The median published tuition is $12,750 (range $8,395 to $15,075, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at ZMS The Academy ($8,395), KC Beauty Academy ($10,500) and International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences ($15,000). 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 8 months to finish (6 to 12 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 $24,968 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.