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Federico Beauty Institute

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

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsBarber schools
88%completion rate · California avg 64%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$26,329median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,856median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,316annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1515 Sports Drive Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95834 · Phone: (916) 929-4242 · 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.

Federico Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Sacramento, CA offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Federico Beauty Institute has an 88.2% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $29,856 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Federico Beauty Institute is $27,316, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and about 49.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Federico Beauty Insti… Federico Beauty Insti…: 88.2% 88.2% 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
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 171 $18,757 $17,590 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 95 $18,757 $17,590 $6,333
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 46 $18,757 $17,590 $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.

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About this school

Federico Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Sacramento, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for programs. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 88.2%, above the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,856. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,316, and about 49.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.

This campus offers concentrated training in personal-care trades — esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering — programs typically structured as shorter, hands-on certificate or diploma tracks rather than multi-year degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. This structure may suit students seeking a defined entry point into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though individual fit should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Federico Beauty Institute's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, spanning three program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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 may 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 88.2%, which is above the state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $6,333, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,856.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,316.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Federico Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (916) 929-4242 or visit https://federico.edu/ for specifics.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114460.

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

The school's focus on esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering suggests shorter, hands-on career-entry training, which may suit adult career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Federico Beauty Institute at (916) 929-4242 or through its website, https://federico.edu/.

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

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114460 for comparisons.

Other trade and career schools in Sacramento, CA

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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.

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