BARBERING COURSE

Financial Aid available to those who qualify.

 About Course

Graduates of this course will have acquired the knowledge and skills to pass the State Board examination and seek employment in a variety of beauty-oriented businesses as a barber.

Beginners or Freshman Level

Students spend a minimum of 150 hours learning the fundamentals of barbering and hair styling. Daily classes for theory and application. Students practice newly learned skills on mannequins and models and may be required to complete homework outside of school hours. Must pass with 90% in final practical and written tests before progressing to Senior level.

Advanced or Senior Level

Students spend a minimum of five hours per week in theory classes in addition to special styling classes and demonstrations. Senior students are expected to be able to perform all applications with 90% comprehension and pass all written and practical tests. It is the students responsibility to complete State required theory hours during regular class time.

Course Details

  • 1000 Clock-hour Course
  • Class Schedule

    • Tue - Fri: 8:30am - 2:30pm

  • Course Completion Timeline

    • 24 Hours / Week Schedule:

    10.42 Months with No Absences

  • Financial Aid Available

Total Cost: $14,787.50

  • Tuition - $13,000

  • Books/Kit* - $1,500

  • Registration Fee - $150

  • Application Fee - $100

  • Student Tuition Recovery** - $37.50

  • Room/Board - Not Offered

*Applicable sales tax is charged and included in books and kit cost.

**As applicable, an additional fee (Student Tuition Recovery Fund) required by the state of California is charged to the student in the amount of $2.50 per $1000. This fee is collected by the school on behalf of the student and sent to the State.

 Barbering Curricula

1000 Minimum Hours

  • Cosmetology Act & The Board’s Rules & Regulations

  • Health & Safety Considerations

  • Disinfection & Sanitation

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Hair Styling

  • Permanent Waving & Chemical Straightening

  • Hair Cutting

  • Hair Coloring & Bleaching

  • Preparation & Performance – Shaving

  • Instructor Discretion

Before You Enroll

2022 Naccas Success Rates

On-time Completion / Graduation Rate - 61.54%
Students that completed Barbering program for the most recently completed award year.

Licensing Rate - 75%
Students that completed Barbering program, passed State Board exam, and obtained license.

Job Placement Rate - 83.3%
Students that completed Barbering program, passed State Board exam, obtained license, and secured employment in Barbering.

BPPE: Barbering School Performance Fact Sheet

Entering the Workforce

The O*NET and CIP codes for the Barbering program will help prepare students to enter into the respective occupations:

Barbers
O*NET Code 39-5011.00

General Barbering
CIP Code 12.0402

A recognized occupation is defined by an Occupational Information Network (O*NET-SOC code) established by the Department of Labor.