Barber Schools in New York

New York has 8 schools with barber programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 249 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,600 to $11,596, with a median of $9,448 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,880 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Sharp Edgez Barber Institute, Barber & Beauty Institute of New York and Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady.

8
Schools with this program
249
Graduates last year
$9,448
Median program tuition
$24,880
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in New York

All 8 barber schools in New York

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Sharp Edgez Barber Institute

Rochester, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,900
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
94
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,565
Type
Private for-profit

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,994
Type
Public

Arrojo Cosmetology School

New York, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,600
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,086
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $9,448 (range $6,600 to $11,596, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Arrojo Cosmetology School ($6,600), Barber & Beauty Institute of New York ($7,500) and Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester ($8,415). 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 5 months to finish (5 to 7 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 $24,880 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 York?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Erie 1 BOCES.

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.