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Barber Schools in Providence, RI

Barber schools near Providence include adult programs in Pawtucket and Woonsocket. You can compare class hours and published prices here, then plan for Rhode Island's combined route of 1,000 school hours plus registered apprenticeship training before licensing.

Compare programs How to pay for training
Combined licensing route1,000 school hours plus 840 registered apprenticeship hours over at least 6 months
Woonsocket school lengthRob Roy: 10, 12 or 22 months, by schedule
Written test providerPSI Barber Stylist Theory
Another statutory route2 years as a registered apprentice barber, with supporting work affidavits

Barber training in Pawtucket and Woonsocket

Each check line identifies the school's Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner directory entry and the October 27, 2026 check date. Massachusetts schools are not listed on this page.

2 local programs listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
Scott Anthony Barber AcademyPawtucket, RIRhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner: institution directory entry; checked October 27, 2026
Accepting applications; next intake date is not published. Linked catalog ended October 1, 2026 and gives different class times and prices ($10,000 tuition; $12,173.98 total). Request a current contract and intake date.
School page 		1000-hour programDiploma1,000 hours; 10 months full time, 12 months part time or 15 months evenings (course page)Full time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; part time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; evenings: Monday-Thursday, 5-9:15 p.m. (course page)$9,048 advertised program price (course page, checked October 27, 2026); itemized tuition is not published there
Rob Roy AcademyWoonsocket, RIRhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner: institution directory entry; checked October 27, 2026
Terms start on the first Monday each month. Published catalog approval: "Approved by the RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner: September 2026". School hours are only part of the combined state licensing route.
School page 		BarberingDiploma1,000 hours; 10 months full time, 12 months part time or 22 months eveningsMonday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; evenings: Monday-Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.$17,440 tuition; $20,187.68 total price (September 2026 Rhode Island catalog)

Providence campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Barber schools near Providence: locations and contacts

Scott Anthony Barber Academy Pawtucket, RI

The Pawtucket course teaches haircutting, shaving, facials, chemical services and shop management through theory and clinic practice.

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner: institution directory entry; checked October 27, 2026
Program
1000-hour program
Credential
Diploma
Length
1,000 hours; 10 months full time, 12 months part time or 15 months evenings (course page)
Schedule
Full time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; part time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; evenings: Monday-Thursday, 5-9:15 p.m. (course page)
Published cost
$9,048 advertised program price (course page, checked October 27, 2026); itemized tuition is not published there
Address
235 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone
(401) 457-8733
Program page

Rob Roy Academy Woonsocket, RI

Rob Roy's Woonsocket barber classes cover clipper cutting, shaving, skin care, grooming and business skills through Prosper U.

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner: institution directory entry; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Barbering
Credential
Diploma
Length
1,000 hours; 10 months full time, 12 months part time or 22 months evenings
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; evenings: Monday-Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Published cost
$17,440 tuition; $20,187.68 total price (September 2026 Rhode Island catalog)
Address
251 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone
(401) 769-1777
Program page

Plan school, apprenticeship and barber licensing

  1. 1

    Understand the available routes

    Rhode Island law describes a 1,500-hour school route, a two-year registered apprenticeship route and a combined route. Ask RIDOH which route matches your training history.

  2. 2

    Compare barber class commitments

    Check the full schedule, tuition and current start availability with each school. Rob Roy lists day and evening barber classes in Woonsocket; Scott Anthony currently accepts applications for its 1,000-hour program.

  3. 3

    Arrange registered apprentice training

    Under the combined route, complete 1,000 school hours and at least 840 on-the-job hours over at least six months as a registered barber apprentice. The rule requires direct supervision by a licensed barber.

  4. 4

    Complete the licensing exams

    RIDOH lists PSI's Barber Stylist Theory exam. Rhode Island's examination rule also requires a practical examination and at least 70% on each part.

  5. 5

    Submit records to RIDOH

    Use the Board application for required identity, education and transcript documents. Have the school send its official transcript directly, and check which apprenticeship records your route needs.

Barber wages in the Providence-Warwick metro

For May 2025, BLS reported median barber pay of $16.78 per hour and $34,900 per year in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (SOC 39-5011). The metro employment estimate is marked "Estimate not released." See the BLS metro data and release tables. An employment count is therefore unavailable for this comparison.

These survey wages describe employed barbers across the metro, not promised earnings after school. The OEWS coverage notes exclude self-employed workers, so the figures do not show every barber working independently. Ask shops about wages, commissions, tips, weekly hours and any chair-rental costs before making a budget.

Barber school prices and funding checks

Rob Roy's September 2026 catalog publishes $17,440 barbering tuition. Scott Anthony's course page advertises a $9,048 program price, but its linked catalog's tuition differs and the catalog period has ended. Request a current contract before treating either Scott Anthony figure as your bill.

Rob Roy's financial aid page lists Pell Grants and other aid for eligible students in qualifying programs. Ask its aid office about the FAFSA. You can also ask an American Job Center/DLT Career Center whether you and your chosen program qualify for WIOA training assistance. The VA explains GI Bill use for barber school; confirm the exact program's status in its comparison tool. Ask a prospective apprenticeship employer about pay, training costs and any written tuition support agreement.

Read the full guide to paying for training

What to ask about barber classes

  • Which Rhode Island licensing route does this course support?
  • Who helps me arrange the registered apprenticeship portion?
  • What start date is open, and where will my classes meet?
  • Does the current contract match the website's price and hours?
  • Which books, tools, taxes and exam fees are outside tuition?
  • How are school hours and apprenticeship hours reported to RIDOH?
  • Can I review the practical exam plan and available funding?

How to check a school

Common questions

Is a 1,000-hour barber course enough for Rhode Island licensure?

The active Rhode Island rule pairs 1,000 school hours with 840 hours of registered apprenticeship over at least six months. A 1,000-hour graduation alone does not finish that combined route. Before choosing classes, ask RIDOH and the school how you will document both parts and complete the required exams.

Can I train as a barber through an apprenticeship?

Rhode Island's license statute provides a route based on at least two years as a registered apprentice barber. It requires employer affidavits or other satisfactory evidence of actual apprenticeship work during that period. Ask the Department of Health about registration and documentation before starting, so the work you plan fits that route.

Are evening barber classes available near Providence?

The Scott Anthony course page lists evening classes Monday-Thursday from 5 to 9:15 p.m., with a 15-month school schedule. Rob Roy also lists evening barbering in Woonsocket. Confirm the current timetable, start date and apprenticeship hours separately, since evening school attendance does not establish your shop-training schedule.

What does a master barber label mean for my application?

The Rhode Island statute names the professional credential a barber license and describes the training routes for it. If a school uses "master barber" in its course or exam language, ask which RIDOH license application it means. Check the actual school hours, apprenticeship requirements and examinations rather than relying on that label alone.

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