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Bridges Beauty College
Victorville, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 16515 Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA 92395 · Phone: (760) 245-2522 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bridges Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Victorville, California, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Bridges Beauty College has a 90.4% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings of $17,287 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Bridges Beauty College is $22,873, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, with 56.6% 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 29 | $11,982 | $12,247 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $11,982 | $12,247 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $11,982 | $12,247 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $11,982 | $12,247 | 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
Bridges Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Victorville, California, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by eligible students. The campus awards four program families, most commonly nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and esthetician schools, with 76 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 98.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.4%, above the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,287. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,873, and 56.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the top programs here are shorter, hands-on cosmetology-arts credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees, this setting may suit students seeking a focused entry point into beauty and personal-care trades, including adult career changers, though the data does not state program lengths or scheduling directly. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bridges Beauty College offers four program families: nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools. The most commonly awarded are nail technician (29), cosmetology (22), and esthetician (18) programs.
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 school 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 90.4%, which is above the California 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 directly at (760) 245-2522 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,287, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $22,873.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bridges Beauty College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and accountability standards compared with 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 to confirm program duration.
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 at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?125082.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focus on shorter cosmetology-arts credentials such as nail technician and esthetician programs may appeal to students seeking a quicker entry into a personal-care trade.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bridges Beauty College by phone at (760) 245-2522 or through its website at https://www.bridgesbeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons of 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.