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Advance Beauty College
Garden Grove, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 10121 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843 · Phone: (714) 530-2131 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jan 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jan 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Garden Grove, CA offering nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Advance Beauty College's completion rate is 66.8%, near the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $11,575, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Advance Beauty College is $14,811, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with about 55.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
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, 300–899 hours | 241 | $11,890 | $11,683 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 204 | $11,890 | $11,683 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 100 | $11,890 | $11,683 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $11,890 | $11,683 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $11,890 | $11,683 | 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
Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Garden Grove, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant aid to help cover costs. The school awards credentials most often in nail technician programs, esthetician programs, and cosmetology programs, with barber training also offered among its five program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 66.8%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $11,575. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,811. About 55.9% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than multi-year academic degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career-changer fit should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Advance Beauty College offers programs in nail technology, esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering, with nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology programs being the top offerings. In total, five program families are reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Advance Beauty College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.8%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs.
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 (714) 530-2131 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $11,575, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $14,811.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels, typical debt loads, and how the school is regulated compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (714) 530-2131 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career-changer fit cannot be confirmed here; reach out to the school directly to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Advance Beauty College by phone at (714) 530-2131 or through its website at https://www.advancebeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools offering similar programs.
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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.