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Hilltop Beauty School
Daly City, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 6317 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014 · Phone: (650) 992-4949 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Daly City, California offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Hilltop Beauty School has a 72.7% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and median earnings of $25,477 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Hilltop Beauty School is $26,090, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV). About 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 1–2 years | 38 | $24,585 | $19,835 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | $24,585 | $19,835 | 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
Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Daly City, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funds. The school's main program family is cosmetology schools, with its cosmetology program having graduated 64 completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 77.
Federal data show a completion rate of 72.7%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,477. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,090, and 57.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus is centered on a single trade family — cosmetology — rather than a broad mix of associate-degree programs, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training rather than a multi-year academic path. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hilltop Beauty School's main program family is cosmetology schools, with 64 completers reported in that program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.7%, 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 (650) 992-4949 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,477.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $26,090.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid terms 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 to confirm.
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 federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?115658.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single trade family (cosmetology) suggests a career-focused rather than general academic path, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly for details on cosmetology licensing in California.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hilltop Beauty School at (650) 992-4949 or visit https://www.hilltopbeautyschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard 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.