Is Los Angeles College of Aesthetics worth it?
Los Angeles College of Aesthetics is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 107 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$11,615
Median earnings 4 years after
$19,612
Median earnings 10 years after
$16,540
Average net price
$21,911
Completion rate
85%
Completions (2024)
107
Years to pay back
4.5 years
Students (undergrad)
117
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,507 | $23,316 | 140 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $13,699 | 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 | 52 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Los Angeles College of Aesthetics. 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