Barber Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 6 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 123 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,695 to $19,000, with a median of $18,297 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,801 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Michigan Barber School, Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School and Douglas J Aveda Institute.

6
Schools with this program
123
Graduates last year
$18,297
Median program tuition
$23,801
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 barber schools in Michigan

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The Michigan Barber School

Detroit, MI

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$13,212
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,609
Type
Private nonprofit

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,801
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $18,297 (range $12,695 to $19,000, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Metro Detroit Barber College ($12,695), The Michigan Barber School ($13,212) and West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty ($17,694). 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 14 months to finish (13 to 15 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 $23,801 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.