Barber Schools in West Virginia

West Virginia has 3 schools with barber programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 28 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,752 to $9,000, with a median of $9,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,150 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Carver Career Center, Charleston School of Beauty Culture and New River Community and Technical College.

3
Schools with this program
28
Graduates last year
$9,000
Median program tuition
$19,150
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 barber schools in West Virginia

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Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,752
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,150
Type
Public

Charleston School of Beauty Culture

Charleston, WV

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,070
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in West Virginia?

The median published tuition is $9,000 (range $6,752 to $9,000, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Carver Career Center ($6,752) and Charleston School of Beauty Culture ($9,000). 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 9 months to finish (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,150 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 West Virginia?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Carver Career Center and New River Community and 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.