Central Valley Barber College

Central Valley Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Riverbank, California, in a large suburban area within the Central Valley region. The college specializes exclusively in barbering education, offering a certificate program in Barbering that prepares students for state licensure and careers in the grooming and personal care industry.

With an enrollment of 166 students (IPEDS 2023), Central Valley Barber College maintains a focused, single-program approach to career training. The college reports a 100% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), earning an overall quality score of 78/100. For aspiring barbers in California's Central Valley, the college provides a direct pathway from training to professional practice.