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Barber school in Puerto Rico

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

10 schools offer these barber programs, and Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 8 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

How much does barber school cost in Puerto Rico?

$10,360 to $11,445 is what most barber programs in Puerto Rico cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $6,820 to $12,411

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $11,900
Length
48 to 60 weeks

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

Is there free barber school in Puerto Rico?

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

Barber school in San Juan, Ponce, Guayama and other Puerto Rico cities

Choosing an area filters the list below.

All 18 barber programs in Puerto Rico approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería

    Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia

    Hato Rey

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia, Hato Rey · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,411
    Program website, Barbería at Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia
    More details about Barbería at Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    112 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,665
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,411

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería

    Instituto Educativo Premier

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Instituto Educativo Premier, Ponce · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,360

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Barbería at Instituto Educativo Premier
    More details about Barbería at Instituto Educativo Premier
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,890
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,280
    Students counted
    109
    a year, estimated
    $11,600
    price
    $10,360
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barberia

    Modern Hairstyling Institute, Inc

    Bayam N

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Modern Hairstyling Institute, Inc, Bayam N · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,800

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Barberia at Modern Hairstyling Institute, Inc
    More details about Barberia at Modern Hairstyling Institute, Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,125
    Length
    29 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,032
    Students counted
    106
    a year, estimated
    $32,500
    price
    $9,800
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Barber license programSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Guayama

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NUC University, Guayama · Barber license program · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$12,327
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,338
    Students counted
    105
    a year, estimated
    $11,900
    price
    $12,327

  • Crossover, upgrade or short courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Master en Barbería

    NUC University

    Aguadilla

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NUC University, Aguadilla · Crossover, upgrade or short course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,220
    Program website, Master en Barbería at NUC University
    More details about Master en Barbería at NUC University
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $774
    Students counted
    100
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,220

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NOVA College de Puerto Rico

    Bayamon

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NOVA College de Puerto Rico, Bayamon · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$10,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,745

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NOVA College de Puerto Rico
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NOVA College de Puerto Rico
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,600
    Length
    48 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $667
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    $10,400
    price
    $11,745
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Mayaguez

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, Mayaguez · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $14,000
    price
    $10,798
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Carolina

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, Carolina · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $14,000
    price
    $10,798

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Ponce

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, Ponce · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,880
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $321
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $11,500
    price
    $10,798

  • Barber license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería Profesional

    Industrial Technical College

    Humacao

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Technical College, Humacao · Barber license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,300
    School website, Barbería Profesional at Industrial Technical College
    More details about Barbería Profesional at Industrial Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,315
    Length
    60 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $13,300
    price
    $12,300

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Yauco

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, Yauco · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,900
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $11,600
    price
    $10,798

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería y Estilismo

    Academia Serrant

    Sabana Grande

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academia Serrant, Sabana Grande · Barber license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$8,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,445
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,175
    Length
    48 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,925
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $8,700
    price
    $11,445

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Fajardo

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, Fajardo · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $14,000
    price
    $10,798

  • Crossover, upgrade or short courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Master Advanced Barber

    Instituto Educativo Premier

    Ponce

    Prerequisite courses

    Instituto Educativo Premier, Ponce · Crossover, upgrade or short course · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,820
    Program website, Master Advanced Barber at Instituto Educativo Premier
    More details about Master Advanced Barber at Instituto Educativo Premier
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $785
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,820

  • Barber license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería y Estilismo

    Caribbean University

    Bayam N

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Caribbean University, Bayam N · Barber license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,219
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at Caribbean University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at Caribbean University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    66 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,644
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,219

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    Colegio Mayor de Tecnolog'a

    Arroyo

    No diploma needed

    Colegio Mayor de Tecnolog'a, Arroyo · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,365
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at Colegio Mayor de Tecnolog'a
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at Colegio Mayor de Tecnolog'a
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,365

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    D'Mart Institute

    Barranquitas

    No diploma needed

    D'Mart Institute, Barranquitas · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,400
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at D'Mart Institute
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at D'Mart Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,400

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo

    Academia Serrant

    Ponce

    No diploma needed

    Academia Serrant, Ponce · Barber license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    More details about Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for barber school in Puerto Rico

WIOA funding can pay for barber school in Puerto Rico

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 Puerto Rico

programs with a price cost under $10,000
4 of 17
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 11
most barber programs of any state, after California and Washington
3rd

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 Puerto Rico barber program numbers come from

Which Puerto Rico barber programs are on this list?

These are the barber programs Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico offers.

How Puerto Rico 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.

How reliable are the Puerto Rico figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Puerto Rico among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Puerto Rico: every program that reports it reports exactly 100%.

Other training in Puerto Rico

Sources for the facts about barber school in Puerto Rico

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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
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns