Is Sierra College of Beauty worth it?
Sierra College of Beauty is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Merced, California (small city). It awarded 142 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, aesthetician and skin care specialist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$11,932
Median earnings 4 years after
$17,912
Median earnings 10 years after
$18,519
Average net price
$10,794
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
142
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
220
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $12,331 | $17,875 | 69 |
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 | 53 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 41 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sierra College of Beauty. 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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