NAICS Code 611511: Cosmetology and Barber Schools
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $13 million in average annual receipts
Definition
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.
Government contracts for this work: PSC U006 Vocational and Technical and PSC 6115 Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical
Code facts
- Part of
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61
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611
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6115
- 61151
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6115
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611
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61
- Contract awards
- 10 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $168,579 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 611511
- Barber colleges
- Beauty schools
- Colleges, barber and beauty
- Cosmetology schools
- Manicure and pedicure schools
- Schools, barber
- Schools, beauty
- Schools, cosmetology
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $5,202 |
| FY2026 | $271,802 |
| FY2025 | $168,579 |
| FY2024 | $233,710 |
| FY2023 | $323,620 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Cities Barber College | $122,979 | |
| 2 | Parliament LLC | $53,193 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Justice | $176,172 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $100,832 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
U006 Vocational/ |
$176,172 | |
| 2 | 6115 Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical | $100,832 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $123,017 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $53,397 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 611511 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 611511?
NAICS 611511 is Cosmetology and Barber Schools, a national industry in NAICS 61, Educational Services.
What is the NAICS code for beauty schools?
The NAICS code for beauty schools is 611511, Cosmetology and Barber Schools.
What is the NAICS code for barber colleges?
The NAICS code for barber colleges is 611511, Cosmetology and Barber Schools.
What is the NAICS code for cosmetology schools?
The NAICS code for cosmetology schools is 611511, Cosmetology and Barber Schools.
When did the size standard for NAICS 611511 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 611511 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 611511?
Federal contracts under NAICS 611511 obligated $168,579 in fiscal year 2025 and $1,002,913 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 611511?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 611511 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Mid Cities Barber College ($122,979) and Parliament LLC ($53,193).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 611511?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 611511 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Justice ($176,172) and Department of State ($100,832).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 611511?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 611511 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are U006 Vocational/
Where is the work under NAICS 611511 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 611511 over the last 12 months are Texas ($123,017) and West Virginia ($53,397).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 611511?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 611511 is Cosmetology vocational training instructor FMC carswell, TX, solicitation from BOP Field Acquisition Office, posted November 5, 2026.
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