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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

La Puente, California · Public community college · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsCNA classesMedical billing & coding programsBarber schoolsWelding schoolsLPN / LVN programsDental assistant schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsHVAC schoolsPharmacy technician programs
77%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$31,703median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,271median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$9,138annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 14101 E. Nelson Ave, La Puente, CA 91746 · Phone: (626) 934-2801 · 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.

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a public trade and career school in La Puente, CA offering esthetician, cosmetology, and CNA programs, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has a 77.4% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median earnings of $39,271 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is $9,138, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Hacienda La Puente Ad… Hacienda La Puente Ad…: 77.4% 77.4% 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
Nursing assistants$40,110$47,630$54,800
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630
Barbers$35,900$38,380$44,790
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,520$58,060$70,400
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$64,390$79,750$93,720
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Chefs and head cooks$37,380$64,500$81,040
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 156 not reported $19,045 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 89 not reported $19,045 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 40 $27,484 $20,140 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, under 300 hours 32 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported $19,045 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 16 $27,484 $20,140 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 16 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 12 $22,624 $17,624 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 $22,561 $23,207 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported 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.

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About this school

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a public trade and career training campus located in La Puente, California, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across its 11 program families, the campus awards the most completions in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and CNA classes.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Median earnings for students 10 years after entry are reported at $39,271. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $9,138. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants, and median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade programs in fields like esthetics, cosmetology, dental assisting, and nursing assistant training, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Adult and career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the adult education setting implied by the school's name. To verify accreditation status, program details, and outcomes, contact the school directly or review its profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers 11 program families, with the most completions in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and CNA classes.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 77.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.

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) 934-2801 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,271, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $9,138.

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

This is a public school, which typically affects tuition rates and eligibility for certain state-based aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Commission on Dental Accreditation and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?383084.

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

The data does not report specifics on adult career-changer support, so this is not confirmed beyond the general adult education context implied by the school's name; contact the school for details.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (626) 934-2801 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Hacienda La Puente Adult Education at (626) 934-2801 or visit https://www.hlpae.com/ for application information.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.

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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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