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Career Academy of Beauty
Garden Grove, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 12471 Valley View, Garden Grove, CA 92845 · Phone: (714) 897-3010 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Garden Grove, California, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Career Academy of Beauty has a 91.8% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $24,410 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Career Academy of Beauty is $21,834, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 54.9% 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 |
| 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 | 119 | $19,695 | $21,297 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | $19,695 | $21,297 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $19,695 | $21,297 | $6,333 |
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
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Garden Grove, California, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs is available to eligible students. The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training accounting for 119 completions and cosmetology accounting for 82, out of 201 total trade completers among 219 undergraduate students.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 91.8%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,410. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,834, and 54.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, licensure-oriented training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and current costs directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal outcome data yourself, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and the accreditor's public records.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Career Academy of Beauty offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools as its top programs, with 3 total programs listed. Esthetician programs account for 119 completions and cosmetology for 82.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Career Academy of Beauty 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 federal financial aid programs. About 54.9% 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 91.8%, 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, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,410.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,834.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to 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 at (714) 897-3010 or visit https://caofb.com/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS records and review federal outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?111513.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on esthetician and cosmetology training suggests it may suit those seeking licensure-oriented, career-specific training, though specific scheduling or format for adult learners is not reported in federal data; confirm directly with the school.
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 directly at (714) 897-3010 to confirm state licensure steps for esthetics or cosmetology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Career Academy of Beauty by phone at (714) 897-3010 or visit their website at https://caofb.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; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?111513 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.