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California Barber and Beauty College
San Diego, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5315 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115 · Phone: (619) 265-0500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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California Barber and Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California, offering barber school programs, accredited by NACCAS.
California Barber and Beauty College has a 59.3% completion rate, near the state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at California Barber and Beauty College is $17,884, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 63.0% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 1–2 years | 26 | $8,073 | $8,077 | 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
California Barber and Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in San Diego, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus's primary program area is barber schools, with 26 recent completers in that field out of an undergraduate enrollment of about 50 students.
In terms of outcomes, the campus reports a completion rate of 59.3%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,884, and 63.0% 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 a focused, single-program pathway in barbering, particularly those who prefer a large-city training environment. Whether this fits an adult career-changer specifically is not addressed by the data provided, since program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the NACCAS accreditation status directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
California Barber and Beauty College offers a barber school program, its only listed program family, with 26 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 59.3%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for similar 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for the latest figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,884.
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 pricing and how federal aid dollars are used compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (619) 265-0500 or visit its website for current schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm NACCAS accreditation status through their official records and review federal 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 data provided does not report program length or scheduling details, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from federal data alone; contact the school directly for this information.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a barber program are not reported in this data; contact the school or California's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach California Barber and Beauty College at (619) 265-0500 or through its website, https://www.californiabarberandbeauty.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not included in this listing's federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.