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A Better U Beauty Barber Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,500 · Average net price: $20,494
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Albuquerque, NM
College Scorecard lists 6 cosmetology & barbering programs at 6 schools in Albuquerque, NM. 2 are at public schools; 6 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $10,816 a year in tuition and fees (6 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $18,572 (3 programs reporting). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Nearby suburbs are on the New Mexico 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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Aveda Institute-New Mexico
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,818 · Average net price: $12,187 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,368
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Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,250 · Average net price: $13,035
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Central New Mexico Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,136 · Average net price: $6,426 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,613
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Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,500 · Average net price: $18,644 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,572
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,383 · Average net price: $19,966
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Albuquerque, NM?
We found 6 certificate or associate programs at 6 schools in Albuquerque, NM in College Scorecard data, 2 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Albuquerque, NM?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Central New Mexico Community College (Albuquerque, $2,136); Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque (Albuquerque, $9,500); University of New Mexico-Main Campus (Albuquerque, $10,383). 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.