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Turn your passion for style into a profession with our Barber program—the only college barber program in the State of Washington in which students prepare to become licensed barbers while learning in a stand-alone program and working in an on-campus shop. This comprehensive, hands-on experience prepares you to become a licensed barber while working in a real, on-campus barbershop that serves the public, giving you both technical expertise and real-world business exposure. You’ll develop skills in clipper techniques, razor shaving, advanced styling, and barber theory, all while being evaluated on each core competency to ensure you’re fully prepared for licensure. In just four quarters, you can earn your certificate of competency and complete the required written and practical examinations, positioning you to confidently enter the profession. Whether you’re starting fresh or building on existing experience, Bates offers a direct path into a rewarding career in barbering.
Note: The minimum age for licensure as a barber in the State of Washington is 17 years of age.
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Program Information
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Barber
- Certificate of Competency: Barber
- CIP: 12.0402
Program Lengths:
- AAS degree program length: 4-5 quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 3-4 quarters
Location/Hours
Downtown Campus
7AM-2PM and 12:30-7:30PM
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
Barber - Certificate of Competency (80 Credits)
- 4 quarter Certificate of Competency
- Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is face-to-face with web-enhancement
- Day and evening courses available
- Students will be required to purchase two (2) barbering kits included in tuition and fees
,,,Barber - Associate in Applied Science (90 Credits)
- 4 quarter AAS
- Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is face-to-face
- Day and evening courses available
- Students will be required to purchase two (2) barbering kits included in tuition and fees
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Tuition and Fees
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
No accreditation or related information have been provided.