Mississippi's Barbering pathway prepares students for careers in professional barbering and men's personal care services. Students develop expertise in hair cutting, shaving, grooming, and beard care while understanding barbering traditions and practices. This pathway serves demand for barbers in Mississippi's barbershops and salons.
Curriculum emphasizes barbering techniques, product knowledge, and client service. Students gain hands-on practice with cutting, styling, and grooming services, develop client communication skills, and understand barbershop operations reflecting practices used by barbers throughout Mississippi.
Graduates qualify for barber positions in barbershops, salons, or establish independent practices. Growing men's grooming market creates employment opportunities and business potential.
Barbering at a Glance
2
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Mississippi CTE Standards for Barbering require demonstrated competency in hair cutting, shaving, and grooming procedures. Students must achieve state licensing examination proficiency aligned with state framework from Mississippi Department of Education and Career Success.
Pathway standards integrate technical barbering skills with client communication and professional standards. Students develop understanding of barbershop culture and business practices.
Typical Course Sequence
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Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
- ✓Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Barber
Entry LevelSalary range: $19,110 - $44,980
Adjusted for cost of living: $21,893
Specialty Barber
ExperiencedSalary range: $19,110 - $44,980
Adjusted for cost of living: $27,621
Barbershop Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $19,110 - $44,980
Adjusted for cost of living: $27,621
Barbershop Owner
ExperiencedSalary range: $19,110 - $44,980
Adjusted for cost of living: $27,621
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students apprentice in barbershops throughout Mississippi, learning cutting and grooming services.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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