Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering training in barbering, hair styling, or the cosmetic arts, such as makeup or skin care. These schools provide job-specific certification.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools are:
- Schools, barber
- Beauty schools
- Schools, cosmetology
- Barber colleges
- Manicure and pedicure schools
- Cosmetic art schools (e.g., makeup, skin care)
- Cosmetology schools
- Schools, beauty
- Colleges, barber and beauty
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Trade & Technical Schools in the US (61151)
Revenue 2025
$17.5bn
Growth 2025
-0.07%
Key Trends
Per capita disposable income has grown, boosting interest for vocational education as it becomes affordable to more households
A decline in government funding will put downward pressure on industry revenue
The growing use of technology in healthcare will demand employees with technical expertise
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
NAICS Hierarchy 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools
NAICS Code 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools sits in the 2-digit Cosmetology and Barber Schools sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 61
Sector Title: Educational Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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6112 Junior Colleges
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61121 Junior Colleges
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6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
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61141 Business and Secretarial Schools
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61142 Computer Training
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61143 Professional and Management Development Training
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6115 Technical and Trade Schools
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61151 Technical and Trade Schools
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6116 Other Schools and Instruction
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61161 Fine Arts Schools
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61162 Sports and Recreation Instruction
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61163 Language Schools
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61169 All Other Schools and Instruction
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6117 Educational Support Services
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61171 Educational Support Services
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