Upper Kutz Barber & Style College

Upper Kutz Barber & Style College is a private for-profit institution located in Greenville, Mississippi. The college offers certificate programs in Barbering/Barber and Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, both at the one-to-two-year level. The barbering program prepares students for state licensure and entry into the profession, while the instructor program equips graduates to teach in licensed beauty and barber schools.

With a total enrollment of 41 students (IPEDS 2023), Upper Kutz operates as an intimate training environment that allows for close mentorship and individualized instruction. The college reports a completion rate of 91% (IPEDS 2023), demonstrating strong follow-through among enrolled students. Upper Kutz Barber & Style College holds an overall quality score of 63.25 out of 100.

The dual offering of both a practitioner track and an instructor track sets Upper Kutz apart from many single-focus barber colleges. Students seeking a career behind the chair can pursue the barbering certificate, while those interested in teaching and training the next generation of barbers can pursue the instructor credential. This structure provides career advancement options within the same institution.