Is Elite Cosmetology School worth it?
Elite Cosmetology School is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in PALM DESERT, California (small city). It awarded 95 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$16,681
Median earnings 4 years after
$21,827
Median earnings 10 years after
$17,966
Average net price
$19,655
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
95
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
115
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,174 | $26,547 | 76 |
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 | 48 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elite Cosmetology School. 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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