U.s. Male Modern Barbershop
Bear, DE
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Barber
VA-approved barber and cosmetology programs in Delaware
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Newark accounts for 2 of the 5 barber and cosmetology locations in Delaware. The others are spread across 3 other cities.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 5 barber and cosmetology training locations in Delaware with 8 approved programs: 4 with school programs and 1 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
5 locations, by city
VA profile for U.s. Male Modern Barbershop (opens VA Comparison Tool)
The Salon Professional Academy
Dagsboro, DE
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Cosmetology
- Diploma: Master Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Accredited (hybrid)
Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
Newark, DE
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Accredited (hybrid)
Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
Newark, DE
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 16Accredited (hybrid)
All in the Wrist Barber and Beauty Academy
Smyrna, DE
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cosmetology
- Master Barber Program
GI Bill students (all programs): 2Accredited
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved barber and cosmetology programs are in Delaware?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 8 approved programs at 5 locations in Delaware as of October 23, 2026. That's about 0% of the 1,563 barber and cosmetology locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 4 for-profit schools, 1 employer or apprenticeship sponsor.
Which cities in Delaware have barber and cosmetology programs?
By number of locations: Newark (2), Bear (1), Dagsboro (1), Smyrna (1).
Are there paid barber and cosmetology apprenticeships in Delaware that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 1 location offers VA-approved on-the-job training in Delaware (1 program). With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you're paid wages plus a monthly housing payment that steps down every six months.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Other trades in Delaware
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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