D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
17/100 · earnings-weighted

Lancaster Beauty School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Lancaster, California 93534
ℹ️
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

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

131
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$16,220
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$13,338
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,333
Median debt at graduation
68.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
98.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 0th 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 Lancaster 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$14,654$17,949-32%#953 of 1025#997$8,500

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

The Lancaster Beauty School Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $416,907
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,955/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93535 (5.0% cap, Lancaster)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
81%
Receive Pell Grants
82%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

131
Total Students
76%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Hispanic 50%
Black 33%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lancaster 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 Lancaster Beauty School?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Lancaster Beauty School?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Lancaster Beauty School a good school?
Lancaster Beauty School has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lancaster Beauty School?
Lancaster Beauty School has a total enrollment of 131 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology