Barber Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 11 schools with barber programs in this directory: 2 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 166 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,916 to $17,995, with a median of $16,350 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,217 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Vibe Barber College and Queen City College.

11
Schools with this program
166
Graduates last year
$16,350
Median program tuition
$20,217
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 barber schools in Tennessee

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Vibe Barber College

Memphis, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,800
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
23
Type
Private for-profit

Queen City College

Clarksville, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,350
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,550
Type
Private for-profit

Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,995
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,687
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville

Powder Springs, TN

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Program tuition
$14,900
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,235
Type
Private for-profit

TC Beauty

Johnson City, TN

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Program tuition
$17,350
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,857
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,650
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Sandra Academy of Salon Services

New Tazewell, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,837
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $16,350 (range $4,916 to $17,995, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ($4,916), Gould's Academy ($14,650) and Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville ($14,900). 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 13 months to finish (10 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,217 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest.

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.