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[Barbering/Barber](/majors/personal-and-culinary-services/cosmetology/barbering-barber/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 559 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value barbering/barber schools.
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Where you study barbering/barber affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Barbering/Barber Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in barbering/barber, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked South Georgia Technical College the best value for a degree in barbering/barber in the United States. South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Americus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,992, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for barbering/barber graduates is $10,423. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $20,501. That is a strong return on a $10,423 median debt.
Pensacola State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Located in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,361, while out-of-state students pay about $9,463. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $23,911. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Crescent Technical College earned it the #3 place for barbering/barber. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Griffin. Students from in state pay about $3,516 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $45,062. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earned it the #4 place for barbering/barber. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Valdosta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,480, compared with $6,048 for out-of-state students. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $10,864 in student loans. Barbering/barber graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earn a median of $19,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of The Mainland is a great value for students pursuing a degree in barbering/barber, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,310, with out-of-state students paying around $4,140. Typical student debt for barbering/barber graduates is $5,711. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from College Of The Mainland generally make around $18,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Set in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,448, with out-of-state students paying around $6,016. Students borrow a median of $7,217 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $39,765. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,007, with out-of-state students paying around $5,575. Students borrow a median of $9,086 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $15,168. Set against $9,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Carolina Community College landed the #8 spot for barbering/barber value this year. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,711, with out-of-state students paying around $8,855. Typical student debt for barbering/barber graduates is $12,167. Barbering/barber graduates of Central Carolina Community College earn a median of $24,101 early in their careers. Set against $12,167 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indian River State College earned the #9 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,764, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $9,540 in student loans. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $18,411. Set against $9,540 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Columbus Technical College earned the #10 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Columbus Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,052, with out-of-state students paying around $7,262. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $15,845 in student loans. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $19,094. Set against $15,845 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Wyoming College landed the #11 spot for barbering/barber value this year. Eastern Wyoming College is a small public school located in the town of Torrington. In-state tuition and fees average $4,290, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Students borrow a median of $7,690 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Barbering/barber graduates of Eastern Wyoming College earn a median of $24,995 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,690 median debt.
Daytona State College earned the #12 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,106, with out-of-state students paying around $11,994. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $5,807 in student loans. Barbering/barber graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $20,212 early in their careers. Set against $5,807 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Athens Technical College earned the #13 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Set in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Athens Technical College generally make around $16,178. Set against $8,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Albany Technical College came in at #14 for value in barbering/barber this year. Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Albany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,364, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $16,321 in student loans. Barbering/barber graduates of Albany Technical College earn a median of $35,895 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Grayson College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Set in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,000 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,300. Students borrow a median of $11,627 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $18,598. That is a strong return on a $11,627 median debt.
Coahoma Community College placed #16 among the best values for barbering/barber. Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. Barbering/barber graduates of Coahoma Community College earn a median of $13,154 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt.
East Mississippi Community College placed #17 among the best values for barbering/barber. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,095, with out-of-state students paying around $7,445. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $12,128. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Atlanta Technical College earned the #18 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $16,324 in student loans. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Atlanta Technical College generally make around $17,157. Set against $16,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Clovis Community College landed the #19 spot for barbering/barber value this year. Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Clovis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $44,390. That is a strong return on a $11,082 median debt.
San Juan College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. San Juan College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,910, compared with $5,393 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,150 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $41,697. Set against $16,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hinds Community College earned the #21 position for value in barbering/barber this year. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. Students borrow a median of $9,781 to complete the barbering/barber program here. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $17,704. Set against $9,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
San Jacinto Community College placed #22 among the best values for barbering/barber. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for barbering/barber graduates is $8,791. Barbering/barber graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $38,107 early in their careers. Set against $8,791 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Texarkana College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Set in the city of Texarkana, Texarkana College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,476 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,332 for out-of-state students. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $5,450 in student loans. Soon after graduation, barbering/barber degree recipients from Texarkana College generally make around $33,707. Set against $5,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gateway Technical College landed the #24 spot for barbering/barber value this year. Gateway Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Kenosha. In-state tuition and fees average $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $7,199. Typical student debt for barbering/barber graduates is $7,958. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $42,410. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value barbering/barber schools. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Barbering/barber graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. Early-career barbering/barber graduates make about $39,552. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 559 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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