Barber Schools in Missouri
Of the 14 barber schools we list in Missouri, 1 offer part-time, evening or weekend classes, 9 are approved for federal student aid (FAFSA), and 2 offer payment plans. Tuition and fees: $8,330–$19,750 (median $11,000), across 9 listings that publish it. Student haircut price: $6–$10 (median $8), across 3 listings that publish it.
How to become a barber in Missouri
- License
- Barber
- School hours
- 1,000
- Apprenticeship route
- Yes
- Apprenticeship hours
- 2,000
- Minimum age
- 17
- Exams
- written and practical (NIC, via Prov)
- Hours for cosmetologists
- 45
RSMo 328.080 requires 1,000 school hours over at least 6 months, or 2,000 apprenticeship hours under a licensed barber apprentice supervisor; it states no education minimum. A Missouri Class CH or CA cosmetologist can cross over with 45 hours of barber training (5 history, 40 shaving) under 20 CSR 2085-13.050; exam format is from the board's Jan 2026 Prov candidate bulletin (pr.mo.gov/boards/cosmetology/provcib.pdf).
Cities
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- Cape Girardeau 2
- Independence 2
- Springfield 2
- Columbia 1
- Jefferson City 1
- Lee's Summit 1
- Sedalia 1