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Diamond Beauty College
South El Monte, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 10301 Garvey Avenue #200, South El Monte, CA 91733 · Phone: (626) 350-1195 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Diamond Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in South El Monte, California, offering esthetician and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Diamond Beauty College has a 90.2% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Diamond Beauty College is $17,324, and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here. About 51.5% 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 |
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 | 56 | $12,721 | $12,847 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 47 | $12,721 | $12,847 | not reported |
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
Diamond Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in South El Monte, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on two program families: esthetician schools and nail technician schools, with esthetician training accounting for 56 completers and nail technician training accounting for 47 completers among the reported totals.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.2%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,324, and 51.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, single-track training in esthetics or nail technology rather than a broad multi-program associate degree path; specific program lengths are not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Diamond Beauty College offers esthetician school and nail technician school programs, with 56 and 47 completers reported respectively in these two program families.
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, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.2%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.
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 (626) 350-1195 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,324.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Diamond Beauty College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, aid eligibility rules, and institutional ownership structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (626) 350-1195 or visit its website for schedule 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/?476780.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused esthetician and nail technician training, which may suit those seeking a specific trade skill, though exact program lengths and schedule flexibility are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; esthetician and nail technician fields typically require state licensing, so confirm details directly with the school or California's licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Diamond Beauty College at (626) 350-1195 or visit https://www.diamondbeauty.edu/ for application information.
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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?476780 to compare completion rates and costs across institutions.
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.