Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Waynes College of Beauty

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Salinas, California 93906

🌐 www.waynescollegeofbeauty.com/

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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: 76%

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

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

76%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$19,047

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,333

Median debt at graduation

93.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

67.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

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 Waynes College 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$15,728	$28,742	+9%	#324 of 1025	#564	$5,694

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 Waynes College of Beauty Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $716,731
Avg rent near campus: $2,363/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93933 (3.1% cap, Marina)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

89%

Receive Pell Grants

63%

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 19 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 15 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Waynes College of Beauty'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

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

87%

Women

72%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%

Hispanic 80%

Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Waynes College 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 Waynes College of Beauty?

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

What is the graduation rate at Waynes College of Beauty?

The graduation rate at Waynes College of Beauty is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Waynes College of Beauty a good school?

Waynes College of Beauty has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): 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 Waynes College of Beauty?

Waynes College of Beauty has a total enrollment of 46 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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