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Barber school in Ohio

16 barber programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these barber programs, and Ohio has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Barbers shampoo, cut and style hair, mostly for men. Every state requires barbers to be licensed: you finish a state-approved program and then pass a state licensing exam.1 In Ohio, 6 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 16 programs

How much does barber school cost in Ohio?

$10,018 to $16,344 is what most barber programs in Ohio cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $7,525 to $19,360

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
Not reported

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer barber school. How these figures are made

Is there free barber school in Ohio?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Barber school in Dayton, Columbus, Youngstown and other Ohio cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 2 online.

All 16 barber programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barber

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

    Niles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture, Niles · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$19,360
    More details about Barber at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,100
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,640
    Students counted
    158
    a year, estimated
    $32,400
    price
    $19,360

  • Barber license programOnlineNo diploma needed

    1800 Hour Barber Program

    Meryma'at Barber College

    Based in Cleveland, OH

    No diploma needed

    Meryma'at Barber College, based in Cleveland, OH · Barber license program · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,764
    Program website, 1800 Hour Barber Program at Meryma'at Barber College
    More details about 1800 Hour Barber Program at Meryma'at Barber College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $636
    Students counted
    79
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,764

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barber

    Prince's Barber Academy

    Zanesville

    No diploma needed

    Prince's Barber Academy, Zanesville · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,100
    Program website, Barber at Prince's Barber Academy
    More details about Barber at Prince's Barber Academy
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,100

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    1000 Hour Barber course

    TOL Barber College

    Toledo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TOL Barber College, Toledo · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,525
    Program website, 1000 Hour Barber course at TOL Barber College
    More details about 1000 Hour Barber course at TOL Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,525

  • Crossover, upgrade or short courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barber/Stylist For Licensed Cosmetologist - 1000 Clock Hours

    Dayton Barber College

    Miamisburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dayton Barber College, Miamisburg · Crossover, upgrade or short course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,030
    Program website, Barber/Stylist For Licensed Cosmetologist - 1000 Clock Hours at Dayton Barber College
    More details about Barber/Stylist For Licensed Cosmetologist - 1000 Clock Hours at Dayton Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,030

  • Crossover, upgrade or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    1000 Hour CrossOver Program

    Meryma'at Barber College

    Based in Cleveland, OH

    No diploma needed

    Meryma'at Barber College, based in Cleveland, OH · Crossover, upgrade or short course · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,034
    Program website, 1000 Hour CrossOver Program at Meryma'at Barber College
    More details about 1000 Hour CrossOver Program at Meryma'at Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $466
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,034

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    1000 Hour Full Time Barbering

    Ohio State College of Barber Styling

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Ohio State College of Barber Styling, Columbus · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,324
    School website, 1000 Hour Full Time Barbering at Ohio State College of Barber Styling
    More details about 1000 Hour Full Time Barbering at Ohio State College of Barber Styling
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,324

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barber/ Barbering

    Levels Barber College

    Canton

    No diploma needed

    Levels Barber College, Canton · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,500
    Program website, Barber/ Barbering at Levels Barber College
    More details about Barber/ Barbering at Levels Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,500

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BarberProgram

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy), Cleveland · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,250
    Program website, BarberProgram at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    More details about BarberProgram at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,250

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barber/Stylist - 1800 Clock Hours

    Dayton Barber College

    Miamisburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dayton Barber College, Miamisburg · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,790
    Program website, Barber/Stylist - 1800 Clock Hours at Dayton Barber College
    More details about Barber/Stylist - 1800 Clock Hours at Dayton Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,790

  • Barber license programIn personEducation and courses

    Barber management Program

    Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC)

    Youngstown

    Education and courses

    Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC), Youngstown · Barber license program · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,420
    Program website, Barber management Program at Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC)
    More details about Barber management Program at Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,420

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    1800-hour Barber Program

    Allstate Barber College, Inc.

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Allstate Barber College, Inc., Cleveland · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,860
    Program website, 1800-hour Barber Program at Allstate Barber College, Inc.
    More details about 1800-hour Barber Program at Allstate Barber College, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,860

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    1800 Hour barber course

    TOL Barber College

    Toledo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TOL Barber College, Toledo · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,125
    Program website, 1800 Hour barber course at TOL Barber College
    More details about 1800 Hour barber course at TOL Barber College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,125

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbering

    New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute, Columbus · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Barbering at New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,000

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    1800 Full Time Barber Styling

    Ohio State College of Barber Styling

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Ohio State College of Barber Styling, Columbus · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,524
    Program website, 1800 Full Time Barber Styling at Ohio State College of Barber Styling
    More details about 1800 Full Time Barber Styling at Ohio State College of Barber Styling
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,524

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    1000 Hour Barber Program

    Ron West Barber College LLC

    Dayton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ron West Barber College LLC, Dayton · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,270
    Program website, 1000 Hour Barber Program at Ron West Barber College LLC
    More details about 1000 Hour Barber Program at Ron West Barber College LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $19,270

How to pay for barber school in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for barber school in Ohio

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for barber school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for barber school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Barber school in Ohio

programs with a price cost under $10,000
4 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 11
barber programs here, against the typical state's 3
16 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the barber school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Ohio barber program numbers come from

Which Ohio barber programs are on this list?

These are the barber programs Ohio approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ohio offers.

How Ohio barber program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some barber programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Ohio

Sources for the facts about barber school in Ohio

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List