Barbering

at Delgado Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Delgado Community College is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Barber Examiners to provide students with both theory and practical skills necessary to work efficiently in the industry of barber-styling. This competency-based, 1500 clock hour program includes classroom instruction and practical/lab experience. Practical skills are developed through experience in an on-site salon which is equipped and managed according to industry standards by the students with instructor supervision. Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to take the LA State Board of Barber Examiners licensure exam.

Takes

9 Weeks

Costs

$9.3k

Leads to

$36.2k careers

Example Career

Barbers

Human Services

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$26,770

$36,150

$61,090

$12.87

$17.38

$29.37

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

A career in barbering can take you to all parts of the nation and the world either cutting/styling hair or selling hair products for companies. You could also open your own barber shop or work as a barber shop manager.

The average salary for a barber in Louisiana is $14.40 per hour/$29,948 per year (LA Workforce Commission, Occupational Wage Data, 2016).

Admissions

Authorized to work in the US

High school diploma or equivalency

Standardized Test

The Barbering program is a limited admissions program. Students are accepted each Fall and Spring semester. No new students are accepted during the Summer semester. In addition to meeting all Delgado Community College admission requirements, students must also meet the Louisiana State Board of Barber Examiners admission requirements. Before enrolling into any barbering courses, students must be issued a student license from the LA State Board of Barber Examiners. In order for us to obtain your student license, you must submit the following items to the Sidney Collier Site.

LA State Board of Barber Examiners student application
Birth certificate*
Social security card*
Two photographs measuring approximately 2” x 2”
$90 money order
High School diploma or GED*

We have many different start dates. If you think you are not eligible because a start date has passed, reach out to our office to inquire about a specific program. Great job finding a program that interests you at Delgado! Here's what's next: Click the button below to get started. This takes you to the inquiry form, which is the first step of starting! Choose this program from the list. They are sorted by categories. If you have trouble finding it or need any help along the way you can contact Delgado using the contact information on their profile page on WhereWeGo. If you get stuck, don't hear from them, or have any problems, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing support@wherewego.org

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-941-8500

Website

Delgado Community College

3727 Louisa St
New Orleans, LA 70126