Barber Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 10 schools with barber programs in this directory: 0 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 162 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,311 to $17,225, with a median of $11,915 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,586 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cutting Edge Academy, Innovate Salon Academy and Innovate Salon Academy.

10
Schools with this program
162
Graduates last year
$11,915
Median program tuition
$25,586
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 barber schools in New Jersey

Sorted by size. Tap a name for details.

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,550
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,387
Type
Private for-profit

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,890
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Innovate Salon Academy

Ewing, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,890
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Innovate Salon Academy

Brick Township, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,890
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Salon Professional Academy

Howell, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,311
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
13
Type
Private for-profit

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,225
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,418
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Beauty Academy

Edison, NJ

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,080
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,297
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $11,915 (range $10,311 to $17,225, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Salon Professional Academy ($10,311), Innovate Salon Academy ($10,890) and Innovate Salon Academy ($10,890). 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 8 months to finish (7 to 10 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 $25,586 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.