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Coachella Valley Beauty College
La Quinta, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 79450 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253 · Phone: (760) 772-5950 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jan 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Coachella Valley Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in La Quinta, California offering barber, esthetician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 83.0% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $2,905 and median earnings of $19,665 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Coachella Valley Beauty College is $29,757, federal financial aid can be used here, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| 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 |
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 | 34 | $14,566 | $17,691 | $3,299 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | $14,566 | $17,691 | $3,299 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $14,566 | $17,691 | $3,299 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $14,566 | $17,691 | $3,299 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | $14,566 | $17,691 | $3,299 |
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
Coachella Valley Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in La Quinta, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's most-awarded programs are barber schools, esthetician schools, and cosmetology schools, with nail technician training also offered among its five program families.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 83.0%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out federal loans carried a median debt of $2,905, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $19,665. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,757, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus, located in a large suburb, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in personal care trades such as barbering, esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees; program length details beyond this are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Coachella Valley Beauty College offers barber schools, esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician programs, among five total program families. Barber, esthetician, and cosmetology are the most-awarded programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of "Accredited."
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $2,905, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $19,665.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $29,757.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Coachella Valley Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and how outcomes are regulated 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 directly at (760) 772-5950 or via https://www.cvbeautycollege.com/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449393.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on shorter, hands-on personal care programs such as barbering, esthetics, and cosmetology may suit career changers, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for barbering, esthetics, cosmetology, and nail technology vary by state board and are not detailed in federal data; contact the school or the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Coachella Valley Beauty College at (760) 772-5950 or through its website, https://www.cvbeautycollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar programs.
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- Learning Institute of Southern CaliforniaEl Centro, CA · state-licensed school
- Mayfield CollegeCathedral City, CA · 82% completion
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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.