How Much Does Bartending School Cost in New Jersey?
At Famous Bartending School, the full course with unlimited training costs $299–$349 depending on the day you enroll (regular price $495), or $289 during holiday specials. You can start with a $100 deposit. Today's price is $299.
Price by day of the week
Same price for everyone, New Jersey time. Resets every Monday.
| When you enroll | Full tuition | Deposit + balance |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Tuesday Today | $299 | $100 + $199 |
| Wednesday – Thursday | $329 | $100 + $229 |
| Friday – Sunday | $349 | $100 + $249 |
| Holiday specials (3 days ending on major US holidays) | $289 | $100 + $189 |
What's included
- Unlimited hands-on training behind a real bar
- Bartending certificate when you graduate
- Job placement help — 99.9% of graduates placed
- Unlimited practice time and free refresher classes
- Free make-up classes if you miss one
- Morning, evening or weekend schedules; English or Spanish at select locations
How NJ prices compare
Many New Jersey bartending schools don't publish their prices. The published prices we found for other bartending programs in New Jersey range from about $395 to $495 (checked October 2026).
Is it worth it? Bartenders in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area earned a mean of $27.91 an hour in May 2023, tips included, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. See bartender pay in NJ →
Bartending school cost — common questions
Everything you need to know about bartending school in New Jersey
How much does bartending school cost in NJ?
At Famous Bartending School the full course, with unlimited training, costs $299 on Mondays and Tuesdays, $329 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and $349 Friday through Sunday (regular price $495). During holiday specials it's $289. Today's price is $299.
Can I pay a deposit instead of the full price?
Yes. You can reserve your seat with a $100 deposit and pay the rest ($199 at today's price) before your class starts. Your tuition is locked in at the price on the day you pay.
Why does the price change during the week?
Prices are lowest at the start of the week and rise on Wednesday and Friday, then reset every Monday. Everyone sees the same price on the same day, and the price you see on the site is exactly what checkout charges.
What's included in the price?
Unlimited hands-on training behind a real bar, your bartending certificate, job placement help, unlimited practice time, free refresher classes and free make-up classes. There are no extra fees for materials.
Is there a free bartending school in NJ?
We don't know of a free bartending school in New Jersey that includes hands-on training behind a real bar. Our course is $299 today (regular $495) and you can start with a $100 deposit. Payment plans are available — call (908) 425-5792 to ask.
How much is bartending school near New York City?
Our Newark campus, about 20 minutes from New York Penn Station by NJ Transit, has the same price as our other schools: $299 today (regular $495), with unlimited hands-on training, your certificate and job placement help.
Can I get a refund?
No — registrations are non-refundable. If your schedule changes, call us at (908) 425-5792 and we'll help you move to another class date.
Ready to start?
Pay $299 or a $100 deposit today, then choose your location and start date right after.
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