Is American Beauty College worth it?
American Beauty College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in West Covina, California (large suburb). It awarded 213 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, barbering and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,218
Median earnings 4 years after
$21,157
Median earnings 10 years after
$22,481
Average net price
$25,781
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
213
Years to pay back
4.9 years
Students (undergrad)
334
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,085 | $21,344 | 66 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 71 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 64 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 36 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Beauty College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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