Barbering is a Certificate program offered by Mississippi Barber Academy in Jackson, MS. The program takes 12 months (day) or 18 months (night) to complete, with a total tuition of $19,500.
Program Overview
Barbering is becoming one of the “hottest” professions. Mississippi Barber Academy’s Barbering Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding, creative career with many options, and the entry-level skills and knowledge it teaches are meant to make graduates successful in the modern as well as the traditional barber shop.
The program is 1,500 clock hours: 12 months of continuous training on the day track or 18 months at night, at a maximum of 30 or 21 hours a week. Mississippi law divides the academic and practical classes approximately 60 percent clinic work and 40 percent classroom, both academic and practical application.
The academy teaches from the latest edition of Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering text and Student Workbook, and prepares students to pass the state examination given by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. On completion of all required credits and projects, and after passing the academic, practical and pre-state tests, each student receives a certificate of completion.
What sets this Program apart
- A working clinic. Students train in a barbering clinic with 28 styling stations, six shampoo bowls and six dryers, moving from freshman (0–250 hours) to junior (251–750) and senior (751–1,500) levels.
- A professional kit is included. The $950 kit includes an Andis Improved Master and T-Outliner, a Wahl Cordless Magic Clip and Detailer, a Viper barber shear and thinner set, a 1600W dryer, combs, brushes and a large travel case.
- Many ways to learn. Instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on work, group-based learning and technology-centered learning.
- Two start dates a month. The school is open year round and enrolls on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with day and night tracks.
Admission Requirements and Process
Mississippi Barber Academy is devoted to the training of competent barbers and instructors. Mississippi Barber Academy will gladly make an appointment for you to talk with the school's admissions representative, and because the academy is open year round it is able to enroll and start classes the first and third Tuesday of each month.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageApplicant must be above the age of compulsory school attendance (16 years) in Mississippi.
- High school diploma or equivalentApplicant must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. All foreign diplomas/transcripts must be translated by a Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering approved…
- Photo IDApplicant must have Photo ID.
- English languageApplicant must read, write, and speak English.
Application Process
- 1Talk with an admissions representativeMississippi Barber Academy will gladly make an appointment for you to talk with the school's admissions representative. Call today and check with our school registrar for exact class dates.
- 2Apply for financial aid with the FAFSAYou can begin the process of applying for most aid programs, including grants and loans, by first completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who do not qualify for aid can discuss payment plan options with the Admissions Representative.FAFSA Code for Jackson: 014397Fill Out the FAFSA
- 3Enroll and pay registrationSign your enrollment agreement. The $100 registration fee is part of the course cost, and the total cost of the course is due and payable at the time of enrollment unless covered by aid or a payment plan.
- 4Start classesClasses start the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Program Schedule
1,500 clock hours: about 12 months on the day track at up to 30 hours a week, or 18 months on the night track at up to 21 hours a week. The catalog states day students attend 30/26 hours a week and night students 20/21 hours a week. The school’s older course web page lists 15/18 months at 26/24.5 hours a week; the July 2026 catalog’s figures are the ones shown here.
Day track. Classes start at 9:00 am, with breaks at 10:30 and 2:30, lunch from 12:00 to 1:00, and sanitation from 4:00 to 4:30 pm; Saturday classes run from 9:00 am, with sanitation at 1:30 to 2:00 pm. Basic day students attend Tuesday through Friday; once basics are complete, juniors and seniors attend Wednesday through Saturday.
Night track. Classes start at 5:00 pm, with a break at 6:30 and sanitation from 8:30 to 9:00 pm, plus Saturdays from 9:00 am. Basic night students attend Monday through Friday; juniors and seniors attend Tuesday through Saturday.
Make-up time and contract length. Day students may make up practical time on Thursday or Friday nights, and night students by attending day hours on days the office designates. Excused absences must be made up within the same month; unexcused absences may not be made up. Hours still needed after a student’s contract ending date are charged at $15.00 an hour.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
This program: Mississippi Barber Academy is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS). It is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,500 |
| Registration | $100 |
| Books | $300 |
| Kit | $950 |
| Total | $20,850 |
The school’s website puts the state licensing and examination fee for barbers at $100.00, paid by money order or bank draft to the board.
Paying for school. Mississippi Barber Academy accepts Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans, check, money order and cash. The school participates in Title IV federal student aid under authorization of the U.S. Department of Education, and is approved for Veterans, Social Security and Vocational Rehabilitation training. File the FAFSA with the school code 014397.
The total cost of the course is due and payable at enrollment. A payment plan is available for students who do not qualify for any other aid. A delinquency charge of no more than 5% of a past-due installment or $5, whichever is less, may be collected after ten days. Tuition and fee rates are established annually and are subject to change.
Other charges to know about. Books and the kit are non-refundable once issued. Students who terminate before completing the course are charged a $150.00 termination fee, and a $100.00 re-entry fee applies on re-admission. The Mississippi State Board licensing and examination fee is paid by the student to the board and is not part of the school’s total.
Curriculum
Fourteen subjects, 1,500 clock hours in all. The catalog prints each subject’s total hours without splitting theory from practice.
The required courses below are from Mississippi Barber Academy's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Academic and Demonstration | 230 |
| Shampooing and Draping | 40 |
| Scalp and Hair Treatments | 40 |
| Hairshaping | 800 |
| Shaving, Beard and Mustache Trim | 15 |
| Manicures | 20 |
| Facial Massage | 25 |
| Hair Setting/Comb-out | 20 |
| Blowdry-Curling Iron | 25 |
| Permanent Waving and Chemical Hair Relaxer | 120 |
| Hair Coloring | 50 |
| Hair Pieces | 20 |
| Sanitation and Sterilization | 20 |
| Eyebrow Waxing and Arching | 75 |
| Totals | 1,500 |
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Career Outcomes
Licensing. Graduates apply to the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering for approval to take the licensing examination. The school’s website describes the examination as practical skills plus two written examinations: a state law test and a National Barbering academic examination.
Where barbers work. Most barber school graduates begin their careers in a styling atmosphere, in their hometowns or in a new city, and some go into barber styling salons. At the shop level, advancement comes in both pay and position as experience grows: specializing in services such as perming, color or skin care, moving into management, or owning a business. Licensed barbers may also teach as school instructors, work as guest artists teaching the latest cuts at shows, or join manufacturers as field representatives and technicians, or distributors as sales consultants.
Job placement assistance. The academy does not guarantee employment, but it offers professional appearance guidance, job referrals and follow-up services, and a current list of job openings is available to students and graduates on request. The school publishes no placement or licensure pass rate.
What to expect as a Mississippi Barber Academy student
Mississippi Barber Academy is devoted to training competent barber crossovers, barbers and instructors. Its goal is not only that students pass the required State Board examination, but that they take part in intensive training and study so that they can enter their chosen profession successfully on graduation.
The facility. The school occupies about 7,500 square feet of centrally heated and air-conditioned space in Jackson with adequate parking: five offices, two classrooms, a Basic Department, a junior and senior theory room, and a barbering clinic with 28 styling stations with mirrors, six shampoo bowls and chairs, six dryers, a reception area and dispensary, and a student lounge. A library of reference books, trade journals and audio-visual materials is available.
Day to day. Students wear uniform attire, bring pencils, pens, paper and a notebook, and are assigned a locker (bring a padlock with two keys). Class starts at 9:00 am for day students and 5:00 pm for night students, with a five-minute grace period. Grades are numeric, and an overall average of 85 is required.
Holidays. New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.