Barber schools in Arkansas
Looking for barbering schools in Arkansas? There are 7, including 7 private career schools. Barbers in Arkansas earn a median $25,640 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 7
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in AR
- $25,640
- Cities with schools
- 4
Barber schools by city
- Little Rock (5 within 30 mi)
- Conway (5 within 30 mi)
- Benton (5 within 30 mi)
- Jacksonville (5 within 30 mi)
What barbers earn in Arkansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $25,640
- $12.33 an hour
- Typical range
- $24,240–$33,750
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AR
- 170
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.3%
- 6,900 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many barbering schools are in Arkansas?
We list 7 schools in Arkansas with barbering programs: 7 private career schools. Campuses are in North Little Rock, Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Pine Bluff.
How much does barbering school cost in Arkansas?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $10,733 to $21,011. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do barbers make in Arkansas?
The median pay for barbers in Arkansas is $25,640 a year, and most earn between $24,240 and $33,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a barbering school in Arkansas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Arkansas
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- Welding schools (26)
- EMT and paramedic schools (24)
- LPN programs (24)
- CNA classes (23)
- Criminal justice programs (23)
- Industrial maintenance schools (21)
- Auto mechanic schools (18)
- HVAC schools (16)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- IT schools (14)
- Phlebotomy classes (14)
- CDL schools (11)
- CNC machining schools (11)
- Esthetician schools (11)
- Construction schools (10)
Barber schools in other states
- California (68)
- Florida (60)
- Texas (55)
- Puerto Rico (28)
- Georgia (18)
- Oklahoma (16)
- Illinois (13)
- Louisiana (12)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Oregon (11)
- Mississippi (10)
- New Mexico (10)
- Ohio (10)
- Tennessee (10)
- Washington (10)