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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in California

Compare 92 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

92Programs reporting earnings
$24,152Median year-4 earnings
$8,802Median federal debt
71Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1San Jose City CollegeSan Jose · Debt not reported$39,0392San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco · $10,556 federal debt$38,6733Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco · $10,554 federal debt$37,4844Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard · $9,950 federal debt$34,7835The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose · $10,376 federal debt$34,3256Blake Austin CollegeVacaville · $6,333 federal debt$33,3087Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento · $10,526 federal debt$32,3138Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill · $13,667 federal debt$32,1839Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa · $9,051 federal debt$31,63210J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville · $6,211 federal debt$31,308
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

39-5012Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
State median wage
$38,660
Middle 50% wage range
$36,600–$49,030
State employment
27,080
Projected growth
+7.7%
Annual openings
73,400
10th–90th percentile: $35,360–$68,640
39-5094Skincare Specialists
State median wage
$38,770
Middle 50% wage range
$36,290–$54,110
State employment
11,360
Projected growth
+8.8%
Annual openings
14,200
10th–90th percentile: $34,650–$77,160
39-5011Barbers
State median wage
$38,380
Middle 50% wage range
$37,040–$44,790
State employment
1,390
Projected growth
+3.3%
Annual openings
6,900
10th–90th percentile: $35,900–$69,530
39-5091Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
State median wage
$140,870
Middle 50% wage range
$124,800–$143,450
State employment
830
Projected growth
+6.1%
Annual openings
600
10th–90th percentile: $76,340–$169,590
39-5092Manicurists and Pedicurists
State median wage
$36,630
Middle 50% wage range
$35,480–$39,590
State employment
39,210
Projected growth
+9.2%
Annual openings
21,900
10th–90th percentile: $34,840–$47,260
11-9179Personal Service Managers, All Other
State median wage
$77,840
Middle 50% wage range
$67,320–$111,740
State employment
2,010
Projected growth
+6.2%
Annual openings
2,000
10th–90th percentile: $57,470–$136,000
39-1022First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
State median wage
$56,110
Middle 50% wage range
$43,620–$66,650
State employment
9,390
Projected growth
+6.3%
Annual openings
12,000
10th–90th percentile: $37,460–$77,700
39-5093Shampooers
State median wage
$37,080
Middle 50% wage range
$37,080–$37,080
State employment
Not reported
Projected growth
+5.6%
Annual openings
2,200
10th–90th percentile: $35,040–$37,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1San Jose City CollegeSan Jose$39,039Not available
2San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco$38,673$10,556
3Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco$37,484$10,554
4Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard$34,783$9,950
5The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose$34,325$10,376
6Blake Austin CollegeVacaville$33,308$6,333
7Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento$32,313$10,526
8Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill$32,183$13,667
9Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa$31,632$9,051
10J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville$31,308$6,211
11Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego$31,080$12,000
12Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa$31,080$12,000
13Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos$30,892$9,000
14California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton$30,415$9,344
15Lu Ross AcademyVentura$30,318$7,643
16Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana$29,695$9,500
17Citrus Heights Beauty CollegeCitrus Heights$29,396$9,500
18Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City$29,097Not available
19Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park$29,058Not available
20Waynes College of BeautySalinas$28,742$6,333
21Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena$28,568$12,773
22Coba AcademyAnaheim$28,431$9,806
23Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge$28,166$6,333
24MTI CollegeSacramento$28,154$10,550
25Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando$27,889$5,476
26Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento$27,882$6,951
27Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove$27,391$6,513
28Bellus Academy-PowayPoway$27,366$9,833
29Cerritos CollegeNorwalk$27,191Not available
30Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles$26,926Not available
31North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto$26,922$11,718
32Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno$26,894$11,277
33Bellus Academy-El CajonEl Cajon$26,593$9,500
34Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte$26,592$3,501
35Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT$26,547$10,556
36Advance Beauty Techs AcademyCorona$25,616$6,140
37Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula$25,547$13,667
38Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville$25,483$6,333
39California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa$25,247$8,193
40Bellus Academy-Chula VistaChula Vista$24,943$16,498
41Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs$24,888$3,850
42Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto$24,519$7,381
43Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville$24,392$7,917
44Moler Barber CollegeOakland$24,344$14,518
45Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina$24,217$9,689
46Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland$24,217$9,689
47John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach$24,152Not available
48Design's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles$23,920$6,333
49Milan Institute-MercedMerced$23,833$7,917
50Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield$23,833$7,917
51Milan Institute-ClovisClovis$23,833$7,917
52ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles$23,600$7,000
53Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks$23,421$13,000
54Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles$23,316$6,333
55San Diego City CollegeSan Diego$22,671Not available
56Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside$22,601$13,304
57Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente$22,356Not available
58Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford$22,312$8,802
59CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove$22,286$12,416
60Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo$21,988$16,250
61California Beauty CollegeModesto$21,571$7,393
62International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert$21,537$7,816
63American Beauty CollegeWest Covina$21,344$6,091
64Riverside City CollegeRiverside$21,314$7,736
65Urban Barber CollegeConcord$21,285$9,855
66Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands$20,480$7,177
67Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana$20,480$7,177
68Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona$20,480$7,177
69My Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento$20,294Not available
70Asian-American International Beauty CollegeWestminster$19,354$7,711
71Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana$19,321Not available
72Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove$19,196$8,135
73Lyle's College of BeautyFresno$18,974$8,556
74Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield$18,974$8,556
75MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyHemet$18,660$3,423
76MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyLa Quinta$18,660$3,423
77Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance$18,546Not available
78Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove$17,970Not available
79International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles$17,949$9,624
80Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster$17,949$9,500
81Sierra College of BeautyMerced$17,875Not available
82Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte$17,543Not available
83Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach$17,485Not available
84Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles$17,455Not available
85San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino$17,330$14,299
86Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley$16,931Not available
87Fredrick and Charles Beauty CollegeEureka$16,882Not available
88Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma$16,690$8,545
89Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles$16,623Not available
90Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego$15,201$16,395
91California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego$14,044Not available
92Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding$12,349Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services in California

What do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in California?

Across 92 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $24,152 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $8,802 among the 71 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. San Jose City College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.