Is California College of Barbering and Cosmetology worth it?
California College of Barbering and Cosmetology is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Stockton, California (large city). It awarded 250 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,069
Median earnings 4 years after
$27,770
Average net price
$16,245
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
250
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
227
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,065 | $30,415 | 104 |
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 | 95 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 50 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for California College of Barbering and Cosmetology. 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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