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Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Santa Fe Springs, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 13640 Imperial Hwy Ste 6-8, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 · Phone: (562) 404-6193 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Santa Fe Springs, CA, offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,139, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate and graduate debt figures are not reported for this campus. The state average completion rate is 64.2%.
Annual cost of attendance at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is $31,744, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 40.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
| 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 | 68 | $19,813 | $17,950 | $3,530 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $19,813 | $17,950 | $3,530 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $19,813 | $17,950 | $3,530 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $19,813 | $17,950 | $3,530 |
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
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Santa Fe Springs, California, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards training most often in esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with barber schools also offered among its four program families.
Federal data shows this campus enrolled 120 undergraduate students with 120 trade completers. The state average completion rate is reported at 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,139. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,744, and 40.4% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care trade programs such as esthetics, nail technology, cosmetology, or barbering, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status directly 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 before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and barber programs, with esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools being the most common.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for California is 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) 404-6193 or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,139 per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,744.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule 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 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?
The school offers hands-on beauty and personal-care trade programs, which may suit career-changers, though specific fit details like program length and schedule are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school at (562) 404-6193 or visit their website at https://beyondcosmo.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions in the same 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.