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Undergraduate Certificate in Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificates in Barbering/Barber

8,906 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in barbering is offered at 469 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 78% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of barbering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Barbering Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8,906 students earned their undergraduate certificate in barbering. This makes it the 9th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in barbering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 8,906
Basic Certificate 981
Associate Degree 6

Earnings of Barbering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for barbering majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for barbering students who are undergraduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in barbering. About 74.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 6,644
Women 2,262
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The racial-ethnic distribution of barbering undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 202
Black or African American 2,827
Hispanic or Latino 3,607
White 1,719
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 534
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There are 469 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
443 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for barbering students seekingan undergraduate certificate is National University College. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 443 undergraduate certificates were handed out to barbering majors at National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

131 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State College of Barber Styling comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The barbering program at Ohio State College of Barber Styling awarded 131 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#3

Houston Barber School

Houston, Texas
113 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Barber School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 undergraduate certificates were handed out to barbering majors at Houston Barber School. Of these students, 24% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Texas Barber College

Houston, Texas
101 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Texas Barber College. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from Texas Barber College. Of these students, 24% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Alamogordo, New Mexico
86 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. Of these students, 29% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, Illinois
86 Yearly Graduations
21% Women

Larry's Barber College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The barbering program at Larry's Barber College awarded 86 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#7

Florida Barber Academy

Plantation, Florida
84 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Barber Academy comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The barbering program at Florida Barber Academy awarded 84 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#8

JB's Hair Design and Barber College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
83 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is JB's Hair Design and Barber College. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The barbering program at JB's Hair Design and Barber College awarded 83 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#9

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
82 Yearly Graduations
11% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The barbering program at Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina awarded 82 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Alamo City Barber College

San Antonio, Texas
77 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alamo City Barber College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from ACBC. About 16% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
73 Yearly Graduations
19% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The barbering program at Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon awarded 73 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#12

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, Ohio
72 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is LaBarberia Institute of Hair. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from LaBarberia Institute of Hair. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#13

New England Hair Academy

Malden, Massachusetts
69 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New England Hair Academy comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from New England Hair Academy. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#14

Urban Barber College

Concord, California
68 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Urban Barber College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from Urban Barber College. Of these students, 12% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

First Coast Barber Academy

Jacksonville, Florida
67 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

First Coast Barber Academy is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The barbering program at First Coast Barber Academy awarded 67 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Academy of Hair Design - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
65 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The barbering program at Academy of Hair Design - Springfield awarded 65 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Instituto Educativo Premier

Ponce, Puerto Rico
62 Yearly Graduations
19% Women

Instituto Educativo Premier comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in barbering. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from Premier. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#18

The Barber School

Midvale, Utah
60 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for barbering majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is The Barber School. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 undergraduate certificates were handed out to barbering majors at The Barber School. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

56 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Advanced Barber College and Hair Design is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in barbering from Advanced Barber College and Hair Design. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#20

Associated Barber College of San Diego

San Diego, California
55 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Associated Barber College of San Diego is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in barbering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 undergraduate certificates were handed out to barbering majors at Associated Barber College of San Diego. About 21% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to barbering that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Cosmetology 46,081
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 3,341
Hair Styling & Design 1,046
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,015
Nail Technician & Manicurist 1,003

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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