Barber Schools in New Mexico

New Mexico has 14 schools with barber programs in this directory: 6 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 231 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,000 to $17,900, with a median of $14,347 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,582 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology, A Better U Beauty Barber Academy and Glitz School of Cosmetology.

14
Schools with this program
231
Graduates last year
$14,347
Median program tuition
$21,582
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in New Mexico

All 14 barber schools in New Mexico

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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,800
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
90
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,282
Type
Private for-profit

A Better U Beauty Barber Academy

Albuquerque, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,900
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,186
Type
Private for-profit

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,600
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,533
Type
Private for-profit

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,960
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,315
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,194
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,553
Type
Private for-profit

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,490
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,400
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Urban Academy of Beauty

Rio Rancho, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,000
Length
9 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,582
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in New Mexico?

The median published tuition is $14,347 (range $10,000 to $17,900, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Urban Academy of Beauty ($10,000), Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($12,000) and Aveda Institute-New Mexico ($14,194). 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 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,582 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 New Mexico?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including New Mexico Junior College, San Juan College, Luna Community College, Northern New Mexico College and University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.

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.