Is Career Academy of Beauty worth it?
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Garden Grove, California (large suburb). It awarded 206 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and cosmetology and related personal grooming arts.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$15,860
Median earnings 4 years after
$27,109
Median earnings 10 years after
$24,410
Average net price
$17,769
Completion rate
92%
Completions (2024)
206
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
219
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,921 | $27,391 | 192 |
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 | 131 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 40 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Career Academy of Beauty. 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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