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California College of Barbering and Cosmetology

Stockton, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schools
79%completion rate · California avg 64%
$6,333median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,465annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1024 E March Lane, Stockton, CA 95210 · Phone: (415) 902-7235 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

California College of Barbering and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Stockton, California, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 79.2% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at California College of Barbering and Cosmetology is $20,465, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 65.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
California College of… California College of…: 79.2% 79.2% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$34,650$38,770$54,110
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$35,360$38,660$49,030
Manicurists and pedicurists$34,840$36,630$39,590
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 115 not reported not reported $8,280
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 47 not reported not reported $8,280
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported not reported $8,280
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 34 not reported not reported $8,280

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.

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About this school

California College of Barbering and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Stockton, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's most common programs are esthetician training (115 completers), cosmetology (47 completers), and nail technician training (39 completers), alongside a barber program, for four total program families offered.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 79.2%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,465, and 65.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on personal care programs such as esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology, or barbering rather than multi-year associate degrees. The above-average completion rate and modest debt load may be relevant for career changers evaluating short-term training options, though individual fit depends on program length and schedule, which should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers esthetician, cosmetology, nail technician, and barber programs, with esthetician training being the largest by completions (115).

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, the school participates in Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 79.2%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates or contact the school directly.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $20,465, according to federal data.

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 levels, program structure, and outcomes reporting compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the provided federal data; contact the school at (415) 902-7235 or visit https://calcbc.com/ for specifics.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?492661.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's program families (esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology, barbering) are typically shorter-term trade programs, which may suit adults seeking a career change, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly or check California's cosmetology licensing board for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach California College of Barbering and Cosmetology at (415) 902-7235 or through their website at https://calcbc.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the provided federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Stockton, CA

See all trade and career schools in California or search by ZIP code.

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.

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