Programs Offered

Barbering / Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training

Recent Reviews

4/3/2025 via Google
4/3/2025
via Google

Had a great experience with Hailey and Regan. Would recommend everyone to go have the experience of a lifetime getting your hair colored, highlighted, and cut. Professional and friendly academy.

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3/14/2025 via Google
3/14/2025
via Google

I’ve been here several times for my hair, a facial, and I’ve always had an excellent experience. The people are very nice. I highly recommend it.

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1/28/2025 via Google
1/28/2025
via Google

Always very professional and upbeat great haircuts and awesome atmosphere

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Programs

American Barber Academy offers the following programs:

Barbering / Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Data source

Barbering

Program Length 1,250 hours
Average Completion 11 months
Program Tuition $19,600

Cosmetology

Program Length 1,250 hours
Average Completion 9 months
Program Tuition $18,575

Esthetics

Program Length 400 hours
Average Completion 4 months
Program Tuition $7,000

Barbering

Program Length 695 hours
Average Completion 7 months
Program Tuition $11,280

Cosmetology

Program Length 695 hours
Average Completion 5 months
Program Tuition $10,208

Cosmetology

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 5 months
Program Tuition $5,200

Nail Technology

Program Length 400 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

Beauty Instructor

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

Cosmetology to barber crossover

Program Length 695 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

Barber to cosmetology crossover

Program Length 695 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Admissions

To apply to this school, there is a $50 application fee.

Financial Aid

40% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $4829 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

81% Female, 19% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

34% White, 47% Hispanic / Latino, 17% African American, 0% Asian American, 0% American Indian, 1% Hawaiian / Pacific, 2% Two or More, 1% Unknown

120 students are enrolled in this school

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733 Lancaster Avenue Unit A, Reading, PA 19607

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Page last updated: 01/24/2025

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