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KC Beauty Academy
Los Angeles, California · Private for-profit career school
Address: 706 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Phone: (213) 253-9999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, CA offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
KC Beauty Academy has a 90.0% 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 KC Beauty Academy is $20,916, and federal financial aid can be used here, with 58.4% of students receiving 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 |
| 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, 300–899 hours | 42 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | 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.
About this school
KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Los Angeles, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards credentials in two program families, most commonly esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, which together account for the bulk of its 71 recorded completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. About 58.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,916. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree, given its program mix and small enrollment of 41 undergraduates. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in the available data; prospective students should contact the school directly for that information. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures, check the College Scorecard listing and confirm accreditation directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
KC Beauty Academy offers two program families: esthetician schools (42 completers) and cosmetology schools (29 completers).
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, and 58.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.0%, 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 (213) 253-9999 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 reported annual cost of attendance is $20,916.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and how federal aid dollars are structured compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (213) 253-9999 or via its website for current program durations.
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/?494658.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, hands-on esthetician and cosmetology programs typical of career-focused training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported; check with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician or cosmetology careers are not detailed in the available data; contact the school or your state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach KC Beauty Academy by phone at (213) 253-9999 or through its website at https://www.kcbeautyacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across similar campuses.
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.