Is CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering worth it?
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Garden Grove, California (large suburb). It awarded 87 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$8,318
Median earnings 4 years after
$22,723
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,125
Average net price
$9,122
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
87
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
91
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $8,677 | $22,286 | 47 |
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 | 80 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 7 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering. 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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