C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

38/100 · earnings-weighted

California Beauty School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Modesto, California 95354

🌐 www.calbeautycollege.edu/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 83%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

83%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at California Beauty School, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$22,255

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$19,518

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

82.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

55.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at California Beauty School

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$15,882	$21,571	-18%	#837 of 1025	#921	$6,225

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $399,949
Avg rent near campus: $1,853/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95358 (4.2% cap, Modesto)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

71%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

48%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 60 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 30 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 22 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California Beauty School's top programs commonly pursue.

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

100%

Women

64%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%

Hispanic 66%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Beauty School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend California Beauty School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at California Beauty School?

The graduation rate at California Beauty School is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is California Beauty School a good school?

California Beauty School has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend California Beauty School?

California Beauty School has a total enrollment of 73 students.

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