Barber and Cosmetology Programs
Four NACCAS-accredited programs prepare you to sit for the Indiana state exam. Outcomes are never guaranteed — completion is the first step, not the license itself.
Barber Academic Program
1,500 hours
Designed for individuals that have no experience in barbering but desire to work as a licensed barber or stylist or become barber shop owners or managers in the State of Indiana.
What you'll learn
- Classic & modern clipper techniques
- Straight-razor shaving & beard sculpting
- Haircutting, styling & hair design
- Shop management & business ownership
- State board exam preparation
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,600.00
- Application fee (one-time)
- $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time)
- $100.00
- Books
- $1,800.00
- Estimated total
- $19,550.00
Campus availability
Cosmetology Program
1,500 hours
Designed to train students' basic manipulative skills, safety judgment abilities, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes. Equips for obtaining licensure and gainful employment as a licensed cosmetologist, salon owner, or manager.
What you'll learn
- Haircutting, coloring & chemical texturing
- Skincare & facial fundamentals
- Nail technology basics
- Salon business & client relations
- State board exam preparation
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,600.00
- Application fee (one-time)
- $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time)
- $100.00
- Books
- $1,800.00
- Estimated total
- $19,550.00
Campus availability
Manicuring Program
600 hours
Primary purpose is to train the student in manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in entry-level jobs.
What you'll learn
- Manicure, pedicure & nail art
- Acrylic & gel enhancements
- Sanitation & safety procedures
- Client consultation skills
- State board exam preparation
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $8,300.00
- Application fee (one-time)
- $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time)
- $100.00
- Books (one-time)
- $900.00
- Estimated total
- $9,350.00
Campus availability
Teachers' Training Course
1,000 hours
Will prepare you for licensing to effectively teach all facets of cosmetology or barbering in the state of Indiana.
What you'll learn
- Instructional methods & lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom & clinic management
- Student assessment & evaluation
- Indiana educator licensure prep
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $9,000.00
- Application fee (one-time)
- $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time)
- $100.00
- Books (one-time)
- $300.00
- Estimated total
- $9,450.00
Campus availability
Read the complete catalog
Hours, curriculum, policies, and full disclosures live in the 2026 catalog (PDF).