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California Beauty School
Modesto, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1115 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354 · Phone: (209) 524-5184 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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California Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Modesto, California, offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
California Beauty School has an 82.6% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and median earnings of $22,255 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at California Beauty School is $15,208, federal financial aid can be used here, and 55.1% 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 |
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 | 41 | $11,154 | $17,886 | $6,225 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $11,154 | $17,886 | $6,225 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $11,154 | $17,886 | $6,225 |
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 Beauty School is a private for-profit trade campus in Modesto, 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 training. The campus's three program families are esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training being the largest program by enrollment, followed by nail technician and cosmetology programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 82.6%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,255. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,208, and 55.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students attend this campus.
This campus may suit people seeking short, hands-on training in personal care trades such as esthetics, nail technology, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree program. Because specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and program duration. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures such as graduate debt are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
California Beauty School offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs. Esthetician training is the largest program by enrollment, followed by nail technician and cosmetology 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. About 55.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.6%, 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 at (209) 524-5184 or check the College Scorecard link for further details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,255 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $15,208.
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 rates 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 at (209) 524-5184 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 check outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110875.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs focus on hands-on personal care trades such as esthetics, nail technology, and cosmetology, which may suit those seeking shorter, skills-based training; however, specific fit details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact California Beauty School by phone at (209) 524-5184 or visit its website at https://www.calbeautycollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110875 for comparable data on similar institutions.
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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.