Barber Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 schools with barber programs in this directory: 6 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 125 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,400 to $17,146, with a median of $13,039 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,511 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Paul Mitchell the School-Madison and Gateway Technical College.

14
Schools with this program
125
Graduates last year
$13,039
Median program tuition
$25,511
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in Wisconsin

All 14 barber schools in Wisconsin

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Paul Mitchell the School-Madison

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,718
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,766
Type
Private for-profit

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,108
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,216
Type
Public

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Appleton, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,146
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee

Wauwatosa, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,039
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,365
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Green Bay, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,146
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

First Class Cosmetology School

Beloit, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,990
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,105
Type
Private for-profit

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond Du Lac, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,932
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,406
Type
Public

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,146
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,828
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,251
Type
Public

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,330
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Wisconsin?

The median published tuition is $13,039 (range $9,400 to $17,146, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at State College of Beauty Culture ($9,400), Paul Mitchell the School-Madison ($11,718) and First Class Cosmetology School ($11,990). 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 7 months to finish (7 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,511 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including Milwaukee Area Technical College, Gateway Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Mid-State Technical College and Fox Valley Technical College.

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.