C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
30/100 · earnings-weighted

Professional Institute of Beauty

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 El Monte, California 91731
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.
Graduation Rate: 64%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
C
54/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

90
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$16,886
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,634
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$3,001
Median debt at graduation
76.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among similar 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 Professional Institute of Beauty

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$15,081$26,592+1%#523 of 1025#705$3,380

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 Professional Institute of Beauty Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $772,058
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,415/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91706 (2.9% cap, Baldwin Park)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
72%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

90
Total Students
96%
Women
16%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Hispanic 73%
Asian 1%
Non-Resident 24%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 16%
25-64 (Adult) 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Professional Institute of Beauty?
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 Professional Institute of Beauty?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Professional Institute of Beauty?
The graduation rate at Professional Institute of Beauty is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Professional Institute of Beauty a good school?
Professional Institute of Beauty has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): 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 Professional Institute of Beauty?
Professional Institute of Beauty has a total enrollment of 90 students.

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