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Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 · Phone: 85874814900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bellus Academy-Poway is a private for-profit trade school in Poway, California offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 73.0% of students complete their program here versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $25,223 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Bellus Academy-Poway is $38,794, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, and 47.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| 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, 300–899 hours | 122 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 106 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 24 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $18,753 | $20,099 | $9,376 |
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
Bellus Academy-Poway is a private for-profit trade school located in Poway, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus is best known for its cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, with cosmetology schools (165 completers), esthetician schools (122 completers), and barber schools (42 completers) representing its top program areas among seven program offerings total.
According to federal data, 73.0% of students complete their programs here, compared to a state average of 64.2%, putting this campus above the state average for completion. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,223. Annual cost of attendance is $38,794, and 47.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on programs in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering a shift into personal care services should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since fit depends on factors not captured in this data, such as scheduling and licensing requirements in California.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bellus Academy-Poway offers seven programs across cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology, with cosmetology (165 completers), esthetician (122 completers), and barber (42 completers) programs being the largest.
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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help pay for enrollment.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,223.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $38,794.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bellus Academy-Poway is a private for-profit school; for-profit status can affect tuition levels, financial aid packaging, and student debt outcomes compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 85874814900 or visit its website for 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 federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?377722.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered (cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nail technology) are typically shorter career-focused trainings, which may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bellus Academy-Poway by phone at 85874814900 or visit its website at https://www.bellusacademy.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools directly.
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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.