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Barbering Basic Certificates
There are 495 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Barbering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about82% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Barbering graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Barbering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,398 people earned theirBarbering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Barbering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10,941 |
| Associate’s Degree | 20 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,275 |
Earnings of Barbering Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Barbering of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,533 |
| 4 years | $20,210 |
| 5 years | $22,425 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Barbering majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,045 |
| Women | 392 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Barbering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 17.7% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 463 | 32.2% |
| Black or African American | 605 | 42.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Barbering Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 559 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Barbering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Barbering students seeking a basic certificate is NUC University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their basic certificate in Barbering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Barber College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their basic certificate in Barbering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Barber Institute is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 171 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their basic certificate in Barbering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Barber School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. This school awarded 164 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
D'Mart Institute is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their basic certificate in Barbering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Urban Barber College is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 150 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Instituto Educativo Premier comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their basic certificate in Barbering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moler Barber College is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 129 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Advanced Barber College and Hair Design comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. This school awarded 113 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 101 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Barber Academy is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 101 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 95 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sharp Edgez Barber Institute is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 94 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 90 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 88 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 87 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
LaBarberia Institute of Hair comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. This school awarded 86 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winston Salem Barber School is a popular choice for Barbering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 84 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Deluxe Barber College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Barbering. This school awarded 80 basic certificates in Barbering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Barbering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Barbering that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 55,875 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 42,738 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 14,442 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,901 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,497 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.