Barber Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 8 schools with barber programs in this directory: 2 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 159 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,895 to $19,545, with a median of $17,405 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,296 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Winston Salem Barber School, No Grease Barber School and Health And Style Institute.

8
Schools with this program
159
Graduates last year
$17,405
Median program tuition
$21,296
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 barber schools in North Carolina

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Winston Salem Barber School

Winston-Salem, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,895
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
84
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,814
Type
Private for-profit

No Grease Barber School

Charlotte, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,272
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,307
Type
Private for-profit

Health And Style Institute

Greensboro, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,545
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,175
Type
Private for-profit

One Stop Academy

Fayetteville, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,859
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
12
Type
Private for-profit

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,741
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,696
Type
Public

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,640
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,296
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in North Carolina?

The median published tuition is $17,405 (range $14,895 to $19,545, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Winston Salem Barber School ($14,895), Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College ($15,735) and Beyond Measure Barbering Institute ($16,950). 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 12 months to finish (11 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,296 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 North Carolina?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Central Carolina Community College and Edgecombe Community 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.