Begin a career as a barber by taking classes at Kilgore College-Longview. Barber instruction will prepare students to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, graduates will be eligible to become licensed Class A barbers in Texas.
Students interested in barbering may pursue careers in men’s grooming, hair cutting, beard design, shaving services, salon ownership and personal care services.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary and employment data are estimates and may vary by region, experience, clientele and employer.
*Seniors are those age 62 and older.
**All services are provided by student practitioners