Barber Schools in Virginia
Of the 13 barber schools we list in Virginia, 1 offer part-time, evening or weekend classes, 5 are approved for federal student aid (FAFSA), and 2 offer payment plans. Tuition and fees: $11,500–$17,286 (median $16,277), across 3 listings that publish it.
How to become a barber in Virginia
- License
- Barber
- School hours
- 750
- Apprenticeship route
- Yes
- Apprenticeship hours
- 2,000
- Exams
- written and practical
18VAC41-20-200 cut the barber curriculum from 1,100 to 750 clock hours effective Dec. 1, 2025; Master Barber, which adds chemical services, takes 250 more hours or a 1,000-hour dual program. The 2,000-hour, 12-month registered apprenticeship comes from DPOR/DOLI apprenticeship standards (rev. 2023), and DPOR's licensing summary confirms 750 hours and the written and practical exams.
Cities
- Annandale 2
- Newport News 2
- Petersburg 2
- Arlington 1
- Bristol 1
- Burke 1
- Fairfax 1
- Lynchburg 1
- Portsmouth 1
- Virginia Beach 1