Is Coachella Valley Beauty College worth it?
Coachella Valley Beauty College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in La Quinta, California (large suburb), part of the Coachella Valley Beauty College system. It awarded 83 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
Coachella Valley Beauty College is part of Coachella Valley Beauty College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Coachella Valley Beauty College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$11,592
Median earnings 4 years after
$18,908
Median earnings 10 years after
$19,665
Average net price
$22,875
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
83
Years to pay back
4.8 years
Students (undergrad)
66
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $11,561 | $18,660 | 120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Coachella Valley 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page