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Design's School of Cosmetology
Paso Robles, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2727 Buena Vista Drive #105, Paso Robles, CA 93446 · Phone: (805) 237-8575 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Design's School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Paso Robles, CA offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Design's School of Cosmetology has a 75.5% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $23,937 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Design's School of Cosmetology is $21,341, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 60.0% 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 | 63 | $15,675 | $18,771 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | $15,675 | $18,771 | $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
Design's School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Paso Robles, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school's programs fall into two families: esthetician training and cosmetology training, with esthetician schools (63 completers) and cosmetology schools (54 completers) making up its top offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.5%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs in California. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,937. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,341, and 60.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, with 73 undergraduate students and 117 trade completers in a small city setting, offers short, program-specific training in esthetics and cosmetology rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking a faster path into a licensed trade. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data beyond completer counts.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Design's School of Cosmetology offers esthetician training and cosmetology training, its two program families. Esthetician schools account for 63 completers and cosmetology schools for 54 completers.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 60.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,937.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,341.
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 and the type of oversight it receives 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 (805) 237-8575 or visit https://www.designsschool.edu/ 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 review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441256.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's short, program-specific training in esthetics and cosmetology may suit those seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetics are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly at (805) 237-8575 to confirm state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Design's School of Cosmetology by phone at (805) 237-8575 or through its website at https://www.designsschool.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the federal data provided; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441256 for comparable listings.
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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.