Is KC Beauty Academy worth it?
KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 52 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Average net price
$14,542
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
52
Students (undergrad)
41
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 | 27 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for KC Beauty Academy. 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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