Barber Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 5 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 163 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,000 to $17,250, with a median of $15,980 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,696 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester, New England Hair Academy and Massachusetts School of Barbering.

5
Schools with this program
163
Graduates last year
$15,980
Median program tuition
$25,696
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 barber schools in Massachusetts

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Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,980
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,086
Type
Private for-profit

New England Hair Academy

Malden, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,144
Type
Private for-profit

Massachusetts School of Barbering

Quincy, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,050
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,103
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

Fall River, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,980
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,696
Type
Private for-profit

Alexander Academy

Lunenburg, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,434
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Massachusetts?

The median published tuition is $15,980 (range $15,000 to $17,250, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at New England Hair Academy ($15,000), Massachusetts School of Barbering ($15,050) and Rob Roy Academy-Worcester ($15,980). 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 (7 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 $25,696 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.