The modern-day barbershop trend is evolving. More and more consumers want a comfortable space where they can get the full, traditional barber experience by a professional, state-licensed barber. Students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) are guided by our Learning Leaders through the barbering program’s three levels—Core, Adaptive and Creative—taking on more advanced techniques and building real-world skills and confidence as they move through each stage.
LEVEL 1: CORE
A foundation course focusing on the fundamentals of both the theory and technical foundations of hair, skin, men’s grooming, facial shaves and an introduction to our Paul Mitchell Schools culture. Future Professionals learn the fundamentals in theory, then practice them hands-on in the safe environment of the classroom. You’ll work on mannequin heads and receive close, personal attention from a Learning Leader guiding you every step of the way.
Technical Areas Covered Include:
LEVEL 2: ADAPTIVE
The learning continues in the classroom and in the clinic classroom, where Future Professionals practice and perfect the fundamental skills learned in Core. Adaptive-level students work on live models in a barbershop-like environment with the oversight and support of their Learning Leaders. You will work with professional products and learn how to conduct client consultations and create extraordinary guest-service experiences.
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LEVEL 3: CREATIVE
The Creative phase is where Future Professionals begin to expand their skills and learn more advanced and creative techniques. At the Creative level, students prepare to become barbershop-ready by working more independently. The pace and conditions are similar to those in a barbershop. You will develop your speed, build a résumé and portfolio and prepare to pass the state board test.
Areas Covered Include:
We want you to be prepared. That’s why our Future Professionals receive their own professional kit packed with all the essentials—mannequin heads, shears, clippers and trimmers, a straight-edge razor, combs, clips, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.
We offer varying barbering program options. See below for more details on each of them.
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| TUITION – Class A Barber | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| TDLR Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Technical Kit * | 1,750.08 |
| Textbooks (nonrefundable) | 312.40 |
| Digital Kit (nonrefundable) | 397.13 |
| Sales Tax | 202.91 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $17,787.52 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Class A Barber | $15.00 |
You can view the Indirect Cost amounts here.
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 1000 hours
| Option | Days | Time | Hours Per Day | Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Full Time | Tuesday – Thursday | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM | 10 hrs per day | 30 hrs per week |
| 4-Day Full Time | Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 7.5 hrs per day | 30 hrs per week |
| 5-Day Full Time | Monday – Thursday Friday |
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
6.5 hrs per day 6 hrs per day |
32 hrs per week |
| Night School Part Time | Monday – Thursday | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | 5 hrs per day | 20 hrs per week |
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
Transfer students are responsible to purchase the education kit at an additional cost from the tuition. The cost of the education kit is $498.00.
1 Pivot Point Fundamentals: Barbering Digital App Two-Year Subscription ISBN 978-1-948482-68-4 Bundle Total $312.40
Sales Tax: $25.77
TOTAL COST: $338.17
| TUITION – Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,800.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| TDLR Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies (nonrefundable) | 755.59 |
| Sales Tax | 62.34 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $4,742.93 |
Commitment to Complete Program: 300 Hours
| Option | Days | Time | Hours Per Day | Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Day Part Time | Monday – Thursday | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | 5 hrs per day | 20 hrs per week |
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Launch CalculatorCurious about your future as a barber? There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful Austin Financial Aid Leader.
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