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ABC Adult School
Cerritos, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 12254 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 · Phone: (562) 229-7960 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
ABC Adult School is a public trade school in Cerritos, California offering cosmetology, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
ABC Adult School has a 29.3% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at ABC Adult School is $17,675, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 33.6% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
ABC Adult School is a public trade and career-training campus in Cerritos, California. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for programs here. The campus offers five program families, with the most-completed being cosmetology schools, medical assistant programs, and pharmacy technician programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 29.3%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,675, and 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enroll here.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, occupational program tracks such as cosmetology or medical assisting rather than multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not specified in the available data. Career changers considering enrollment should verify current program offerings, schedules, and costs directly with the school, and can review verified outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ABC Adult School offers five program families, most notably cosmetology schools, medical assistant programs, and pharmacy technician programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.3%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (562) 229-7960 for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $17,675.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ABC Adult School is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or federal funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491464.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix, including cosmetology and medical assistant training, suggests options for shorter occupational training, though specific program lengths are not stated in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (562) 229-7960 or visit https://www.abcadultschool.edu/ for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach ABC Adult School at (562) 229-7960 or through its website, https://www.abcadultschool.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and costs across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.