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Coba Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,125 · Average net price: $28,831 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,574
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in California
College Scorecard lists 131 cosmetology & barbering programs at 131 schools in California. 35 are at public schools; 130 offer a certificate and 27 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $14,000 a year in tuition and fees (131 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $15,871 (86 programs reporting). Most programs are in Los Angeles (6), Sacramento (6), San Diego (5). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Lyle's College of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,075 · Average net price: $17,973 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,156
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Milan Institute-Bakersfield
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,645 · Average net price: $22,208 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,005
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Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,365 · Average net price: $9,288 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,737
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Barstow Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,104 · Average net price: $7,373
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Victory Career College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,600 · Average net price: $17,352
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ABC Adult School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,000 · Average net price: $12,847
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Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,994 · Average net price: $22,900 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,289
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Citrus Heights Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,200 · Average net price: $27,475 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,364
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Institute of Technology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $33,367 · Average net price: $31,938
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Milan Institute-Clovis
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,070 · Average net price: $20,939 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,005
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Compton College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,142 · Average net price: $22,662
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Urban Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,950 · Average net price: $23,342
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Advance Beauty Techs Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,650 · Average net price: $28,800 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,355
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Salon Success Academy-Corona
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,700 · Average net price: $14,656 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,495
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Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,075 · Average net price: $20,740 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,801
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Hilltop Beauty School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,245 · Average net price: $22,426 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $24,585
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J D Academy of Salon and Spa
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,065 · Average net price: $34,856 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $26,806
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Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,448 · Average net price: $36,248 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,245
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Professional Institute of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,075 · Average net price: $24,874 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,267
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Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,375 · Average net price: $33,528
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Fredrick and Charles Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,100 · Average net price: $17,660 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,268
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Solano Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,172 · Average net price: $2,905
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Salon Success Academy-Fontana
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,100 · Average net price: $14,536 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,495
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Coastline Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,625 · Average net price: $27,433 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,832
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Lyle's College of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,075 · Average net price: $21,108 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,156
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Paul Mitchell the School-Fresno
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,550 · Average net price: $19,751 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,336
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Fullerton College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,150 · Average net price: $1,302
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Advance Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,420 · Average net price: $10,949 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,890
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CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,200 · Average net price: $29,044 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,096
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Career Academy of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,825 · Average net price: $15,669 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,695
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Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,000 · Average net price: $4,795 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,655
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Gavilan College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,444 · Average net price: $22,074
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Citrus College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,254 · Average net price: $850 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,054
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Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,750 · Average net price: $14,739 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $9,544
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MJ Barber & Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,100 · Average net price: $20,120 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,566
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Golden West College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,202 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,577
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Irvine Valley College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,156 · Average net price: $21,874
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California Hair Design Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,750 · Average net price: $22,930 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,545
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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,305 · Average net price: $3,294
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MJ Barber & Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,100 · Average net price: $15,931 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,566
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Lancaster Beauty School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,200 · Average net price: $26,990 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,252
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John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,790 · Average net price: $26,539 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,543
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International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,100 · Average net price: $23,374 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,823
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KC Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,100 · Average net price: $26,276
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Los Angeles College of Aesthetics
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,075 · Average net price: $26,616 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,431
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,238 · Average net price: $3,531 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,320
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Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,175 · Average net price: $33,573 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,718
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ZMS The Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,795 · Average net price: $6,862 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,113
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Yuba College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,128 · Average net price: $691
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Milan Institute-Merced
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,645 · Average net price: $21,818 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,005
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Sierra College of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,000 · Average net price: $12,597 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,416
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Saddleback College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,156 · Average net price: $23,913
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California Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,550 · Average net price: $15,174 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,154
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North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,145 · Average net price: $16,524 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,812
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Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,375 · Average net price: $21,844 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,537
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Academy for Salon Professionals
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,250 · Average net price: $21,006 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $24,031
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Cerritos College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,364 · Average net price: $1,577 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $26,738
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Laney College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,258 · Average net price: $9,315
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Moler Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,393 · Average net price: $25,305 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,937
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MiraCosta College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,158 · Average net price: $5,146
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West Coast Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,650 · Average net price: $29,417
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Santiago Canyon College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,160 · Average net price: $2,040
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Butte College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,374 · Average net price: $4,734
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Modern Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,200 · Average net price: $30,985 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,378
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Elite Cosmetology School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,000 · Average net price: $25,992 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,952
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International School of Beauty Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,000 · Average net price: $18,631 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,477
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Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,645 · Average net price: $23,665
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Pasadena City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,180 · Average net price: $16,993
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Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,150 · Average net price: $36,669 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,001
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Design's School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,475 · Average net price: $18,268 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,675
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Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,075 · Average net price: $24,569 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,327
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Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,000 · Average net price: $5,651 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,711
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Bellus Academy-Poway
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,448 · Average net price: $33,464 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,753
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Shasta School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,300 · Average net price: $38,345 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,912
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Salon Success Academy-Redlands
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,100 · Average net price: $18,541 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,495
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Princess Institute of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,075 · Average net price: $14,266
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Central Valley Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,150 · Average net price: $15,838
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Riverside City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,428 · Average net price: $24,678 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,494
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Salon Success Academy-Riverside
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,100 · Average net price: $15,389 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,737
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Hoss Lee Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,000 · Average net price: $25,984 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,199
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Federico Beauty Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,750 · Average net price: $36,236 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,757
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MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,000 · Average net price: $18,258
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MTI College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,520 · Average net price: $23,294 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,736
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My Le's Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,900 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,944
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Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,360 · Average net price: $15,474 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $21,946
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Sacramento City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,288 · Average net price: $5,713
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Waynes College of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,450 · Average net price: $26,401 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,956
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San Bernardino Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,000 · Average net price: $44,126
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Skyline College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,332 · Average net price: $616
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Associated Barber College of San Diego
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,245 · Average net price: $26,450 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $9,036
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California Barber and Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,450 · Average net price: $25,471 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $8,073
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Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,875 · Average net price: $27,599 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,801
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Riggins Urban Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,750 · Average net price: $21,675
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San Diego City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,154 · Average net price: $18,693 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,718
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Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,100 · Average net price: $31,593 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,529
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Cinta Aveda Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,100 · Average net price: $19,183 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $22,246
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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,350 · Average net price: $24,401 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $27,448
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Evergreen Valley College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,366 · Average net price: $9,375
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Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,205 · Average net price: $23,509
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San Jose City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,366 · Average net price: $15,965
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The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,500 · Average net price: $28,229 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $22,829
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Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,250 · Average net price: $22,365 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,323
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College of San Mateo
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,332 · Average net price: Not reported
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Santa Ana Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,650 · Average net price: $18,464 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,726
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Santa Ana Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,100 · Average net price: $7,871 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $10,309
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Santa Ana College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,188 · Average net price: $7,224
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Santa Barbara City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,242 · Average net price: $2,684
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Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,415 · Average net price: $32,445 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,813
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Allan Hancock College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,158 · Average net price: $3,975
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Santa Monica College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,158 · Average net price: $1,693
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Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $24,836 · Average net price: $27,257 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $22,627
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Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,100 · Average net price: $23,123 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,244
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Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $24,000 · Average net price: $27,819 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,251
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Diamond Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,950 · Average net price: $13,608 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,721
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California College of Barbering and Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,150 · Average net price: $29,103
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Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,175 · Average net price: $30,324 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,989
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El Camino Community College District
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,156 · Average net price: $13,761
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Redondo Beach Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,100 · Average net price: Not reported
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Salon Success Academy-Upland
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,100 · Average net price: $18,639 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,179
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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,585 · Average net price: $19,377 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,295
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Hinton Barber and Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,725 · Average net price: $17,716 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,211
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Lu Ross Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,000 · Average net price: $32,087 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,868
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Bridges Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,300 · Average net price: $27,898 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,982
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College of the Sequoias
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,394 · Average net price: $1,096
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Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,000 · Average net price: $19,333
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Milan Institute-Visalia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,645 · Average net price: $21,838
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American Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,000 · Average net price: $33,634 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,650
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Jama's Beauty & Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,270 · Average net price: $29,701
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Asian-American International Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,250 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,512
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Sutter County Career Training Center
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,000 · Average net price: $17,567
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in California?
We found 131 certificate or associate programs at 131 schools in California in College Scorecard data, 35 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in California?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Barstow Community College (Barstow, $1,104); Yuba College (Marysville, $1,128); Compton College (Compton, $1,142). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.