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About this program
Barbering is an in person barbering program offered by Associated Barber College of San Diego at Main Campus in San Diego, CA. The reviewed source publishes 1,000 required hours, 8 months, full-time.
The catalog cover and class calendar identify a 2025-2027 edition, but an internal notice says valid through June 30, 2025. The distinct approved track and current-looking calendar are retained with provider review required. California Board fee schedule checked 2026-08-05: barber initial license fee is $50.
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,750
- Registration or application fee
- $100
- Kit and equipment
- Not published
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- State registration fee
- $50
- Exam and licensing costs
- $75
- Estimated total
- $17,850
Published amounts are shown individually; missing components are not estimated. Ask the school for a complete, personalized cost of attendance.
Training and admissions
- Hands-on training
- The curriculum includes 780 practical and 220 theory hours.
- Published prerequisites
- At least age 17 for state exam
- Government photo ID
- Social Security number or TIN
- Completed 10th grade or equivalent
Financial support
The catalog says institutional scholarships are not offered.
Approval and licensing pathway
Meets California's minimum and prepares for the barber written exam.
Source transparency
Where this information came from
Checked against the school’s official program page on Aug 4, 2026. The most recent verification was website confirmed.
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