What do California Hair Design Academy graduates earn?

California Hair Design Academy graduates report median earnings of $10,442 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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La Mesa, CA · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

California Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in La Mesa, California (large suburb). It awarded 101 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and barbering.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$10,442

Median earnings 4 years after

$25,295

Median earnings 10 years after

$19,347

Average net price

$23,607

Completion rate

87%

Completions (2024)

101

Years to pay back

3.7 years

Students (undergrad)

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$10,829	$25,247	94

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	50
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	34
Barbering/Barber	Certificate 1-2 yrs	17
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	0

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