Barber & Cosmetology School Tuition in NYC

Our Master Barber Program and Express Barber Program each have a total tuition of $4,500. You can enroll with a $1,000 down payment and pay the remaining balance in $200 weekly installments throughout your program — no large upfront payment required.

Please note that the Express Barber Program requires verifiable proof of 400 Hours of apprenticeship experience or 200 Hours of Classroom Instruction in Cosmetology or Esthetics. More details on each program’s requirements can be found on a respectful program pages.

The total tuition cost of our Cosmetology Program is $8,000. You start with a $1,200 down payment and then pay $200 per week for the rest of the program. The payment plan is designed to spread the cost across your 8 months of training.

No, we don’t require a lump sum payment. All major programs come with a flexible payment plan: you pay a down payment to secure your enrollment, then continue with weekly installments of $200 for the remainder of your program. You pay as you train.

Tuition covers all instruction, hands-on training with real clients, access to our fully equipped salon facility in Rego Park, Queens, and preparation for the New York State licensing exam.

Students are also required to purchase a professional tool kit — your admissions advisor can provide details on the current kit cost.

Tribeca Barber & Beauty School offers an in-house payment plan to make tuition manageable. For questions about additional funding options — including whether you may qualify for federal or state assistance — we encourage you to speak directly with our admissions staff, who can guide you based on your individual situation.

Our Master Barber Program is 510 hours and typically takes about 4 months to complete. The Express Barber Program is 360 hours and takes approximately 3 months. Both programs are available on morning, afternoon, and weekend schedules to fit most students’ lifestyles.

Yes — our programs are offered in flexible morning, afternoon, and weekend schedules so you can continue working while you train. Many of our students balance employment and their studies throughout the program.

Graduates of both barber programs become eligible to sit for the New York State Barber Operator Exam and earn a Master Barber License.

Cosmetology graduates are prepared to take the New York State Cosmetology Board Examination and obtain a cosmetology license.

State exams are held at our school twice a month.

The Hair Extensions Program is a separate 2-day workshop and is not included in cosmetology tuition. It is open to both cosmetology students and graduates who want to add hair extension techniques to their skill set. Contact our admissions team for current pricing and scheduling.

The easiest first step is to schedule a free one-on-one school tour at our Rego Park campus in Queens. You’ll meet with our admissions team, see the training facility, and get all your questions answered before committing to anything. You can call us or submit an enrollment form on this website.