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International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences
Los Angeles, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5225 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Phone: (818) 280-4898 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, CA offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 87.5% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%; median graduate debt and earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences is $25,200, federal financial aid can be used under Title IV, and 62.6% 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 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 52 | $12,823 | $12,692 | $7,553 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $12,823 | $12,692 | $7,553 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $12,823 | $12,692 | $7,553 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $12,823 | $12,692 | $7,553 |
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
International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for programs. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, nail technician schools, and cosmetology schools, with a smaller barber-schools offering rounding out its four program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.5%, above the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs. About 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus. 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 $25,200.
This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in beauty and personal-care trades such as esthetics, nail technology, cosmetology, or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Because programs are concentrated in cosmetology-related fields, it may appeal to career changers looking for a defined, skills-based credential rather than a broad academic sequence, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest federal data before enrolling, since some outcome figures, including graduate debt and earnings, are not available in this dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician schools, nail technician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician, nail tech, and cosmetology being the most-awarded programs.
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 campus 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 87.5%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for comparable programs.
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 (818) 280-4898 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,200 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid terms, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (818) 280-4898 or via https://www.icbas.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?462336.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused beauty-trade programs such as esthetics, nail technology, and cosmetology, which may suit those seeking a defined skills-based credential, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, or barbering.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (818) 280-4898 or visit https://www.icbas.edu/ for application information.
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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.