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Barbering program at Ruben's Five Star Academy
Lake Wales, FL · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (863) 241-0287 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Council on Occupational Education
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $10,545
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $1,700
- Listed cost
- $12,245
- LengthIPEDS
- 600 clock hours, 5 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 23
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- Typical pay for barbersBLS OEWS May 2025, Florida
- $49,410
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About this program
Ruben's Five Star Academy awarded 23 barbering credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its largest career program of 3 we list. Its listed tuition of $10,545 compares with a Florida median wage of $49,410 for barbers (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0402 Barbering/Barber | 19 | 600 clock hours, 5 months | $10,545 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0402 Barbering/Barber | 4 | 600 clock hours, 5 months | $10,545 |
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