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American Beauty College
West Covina, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 652 S. Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 · Phone: (626) 472-7402 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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American Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in West Covina, California, offering barber, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, American Beauty College has a 69.2% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $5,430 and median earnings of $22,481 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at American Beauty College is $31,037, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 68.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
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 | 71 | $13,650 | not reported | $5,775 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $13,650 | not reported | $5,775 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | $13,650 | not reported | $5,775 |
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
American Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in West Covina, California, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded programs are barber schools (71 completions), cosmetology schools (69 completions), and nail technician schools (46 completions), covering three program families in total.
The campus reports a completion rate of 69.2%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,430, and median earnings ten years after entry are $22,481. The annual cost of attendance is $31,037, and 68.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 334, with 186 trade completers overall.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in barbering, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees; program length details themselves are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should weigh the cost of attendance against reported earnings and debt figures before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American Beauty College offers barber schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with 71, 69, and 46 completions respectively in the most recent reported data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 69.2%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $5,430.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $22,481.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $31,037.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
American Beauty College is a private for-profit school; this can affect tuition costs and available aid compared to public or non-profit institutions, though federal aid is still available here.
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 (626) 472-7402 or via its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through 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 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?108977.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered—barbering, cosmetology, and nail technology—are typically shorter, hands-on trade programs, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach American Beauty College by phone at (626) 472-7402 or visit its website at https://www.americanbeautycollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons to nearby schools; prospective students should consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.
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.