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Associated Barber College of San Diego
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,245 · Average net price: $26,450 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $9,036
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in San Diego, CA
College Scorecard lists 5 cosmetology & barbering programs at 5 schools in San Diego, CA. 1 is at public schools; 5 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $15,875 a year in tuition and fees (5 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $13,418 (4 programs reporting). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Nearby suburbs are on the California page. 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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California Barber and Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,450 · Average net price: $25,471 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $8,073
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Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,875 · Average net price: $27,599 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,801
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Riggins Urban Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,750 · Average net price: $21,675
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San Diego City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,154 · Average net price: $18,693 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,718
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in San Diego, CA?
We found 5 certificate or associate programs at 5 schools in San Diego, CA in College Scorecard data, 1 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in San Diego, CA?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: San Diego City College (San Diego, $1,154); California Barber and Beauty College (San Diego, $13,450); Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego (San Diego, $15,875). 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.