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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,750 · Average net price: $5,456
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Arkansas
We found 29 cosmetology & barbering programs at 29 schools in Arkansas. 10 are at public schools; 29 offer a certificate and 2 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $16,075 a year in tuition and fees (29 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $13,914 (17 programs reporting). Most programs are in Little Rock (3), North Little Rock (3), Fort Smith (2). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Southern Arkansas University Tech
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,190 · Average net price: $8,799
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Arthur's Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,348 · Average net price: $12,806 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,549
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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,470 · Average net price: $2,141
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University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,325 · Average net price: $8,813 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,093
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Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,075 · Average net price: $16,624 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,055
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University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,390 · Average net price: $5,110
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Academy of Salon and Spa
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,500 · Average net price: $16,296 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,288
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Designer Barber & Stylist School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,325 · Average net price: $19,796 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,843
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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,470 · Average net price: $5,957
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Hot Springs Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,750 · Average net price: $16,789 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,127
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Arthur's Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,348 · Average net price: $10,792 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,549
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Arthur's Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,348 · Average net price: $14,845 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,640
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GoodFellas Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,355 · Average net price: $12,675
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Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,000 · Average net price: $7,534
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Washington Barber College Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,000 · Average net price: $16,875 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $10,805
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,976 · Average net price: $8,518
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University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,864 · Average net price: $4,496 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,914
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Arkansas State University-Newport
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,432 · Average net price: $8,534 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,720
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New Tyler Barber College Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,825 · Average net price: $16,031 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,179
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Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,270 · Average net price: $22,266 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,086
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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,208 · Average net price: $11,354
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Northern Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,995 · Average net price: $14,732
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Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,260 · Average net price: $14,007
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Arkansas Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,000 · Average net price: $13,885 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,476
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Arkansas Tech University
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,901 · Average net price: $11,332
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Searcy Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,000 · Average net price: $10,304 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $8,882
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The Salon Professional Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,100 · Average net price: $11,479 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,789
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Career Academy of Hair Design
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,195 · Average net price: $11,632 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,735
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Arkansas?
We found 29 certificate or associate programs at 29 schools in Arkansas in College Scorecard data, 10 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Arkansas?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College (Forrest City, $3,390); Arkansas State University-Newport (Newport, $3,432); Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (Helena, $3,470). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.