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Barbering

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

The Barbering Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career and/or employment in the technical field of barbering with basic entry level knowledge and skills in: Professional development, salon ecology, anatomy and physiology, electricity, chemistry, barbershop business, trichology, hair and scalp treatments, facial massage and treatments, shaving and facial hair design, hair replacement, haircutting, wet and thermal hairstyling, permanent waving and chemical straightening, haircoloring and bleaching, health and safety, state board rules and regulations. This certificate requires the completion of 45 units with a minimum grade of C or better in each course taken. At least one half of the units completed must be taken at Fullerton College.

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Barbering Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Barbers

    Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 27,770
    • High salary: 78,440
    • Average salary: 38960
    Rising Job Growth $ 38,960 Average Salary $27,770 $78,440

  • First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

    Associate's degree, Some college

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 32,150
    • High salary: 73,800
    • Average salary: 47080
    Rising Job Growth $ 47,080 Average Salary $32,150 $73,800

  • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

    Master's degree, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 36,880
    • High salary: 111,130
    • Average salary: 61340
    Rising Job Growth $ 61,340 Average Salary $36,880 $111,130

All Careers in Barbering (9)

Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Demonstrate knowledge in the articles listed in the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations.
  2. Perform a facial shave practicing safety and sanitation rules set forth by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.