Is California Beauty College worth it?
California Beauty College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Modesto, California (midsize city). It awarded 112 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$15,402
Median earnings 4 years after
$21,830
Median earnings 10 years after
$22,255
Average net price
$12,513
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
112
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
122
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,882 | $21,571 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for California 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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