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Lancaster Beauty School

Lancaster, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Esthetician schoolsCosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schools
68%completion rate · California avg 64%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$13,338median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$16,220median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,740annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 44646 N 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 · Phone: (661) 948-7204 · 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.

Lancaster Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, California offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lancaster Beauty School has a 68.2% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings 10 years after entry of $16,220.

Lancaster Beauty School's annual cost of attendance is $26,740, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 98.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lancaster Beauty Scho… Lancaster Beauty Scho…: 68.2% 68.2% 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
Manicurists and pedicurists$34,840$36,630$39,590

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 29 $12,252 not reported $8,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 25 $12,252 not reported $8,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $12,252 not reported $8,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 $12,252 not reported $8,500

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

Lancaster Beauty School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Lancaster, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by students who qualify. The school awards programs in four families, most commonly esthetician (29 completers), cosmetology (25 completers), and barber (14 completers) programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.2%, which is near the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates who take out loans carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,220. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,740, and 98.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body is largely low-income.

Given the program families offered, this campus is oriented toward short, hands-on personal-care trade programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit those seeking a faster path into cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, or nail technology fields, including adult career changers, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lancaster Beauty School offers esthetician, cosmetology, barber, and nail technology programs, with esthetician (29), cosmetology (25), and barber (14) being the most-completed.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 98.3% 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 68.2%, which is near the state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,220.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,740.

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

Lancaster Beauty School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels and typically means less institutional subsidy compared to public schools.

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 (661) 948-7204 or visit its website for schedule details.

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

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117238.

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

The school's focus on short-form personal care trades like esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering may suit career changers, though specific schedule flexibility is not reported for this campus in federal data.

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

Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or California's state licensing board for current requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lancaster Beauty School at (661) 948-7204 or through its website, https://www.lancasterbeautyschool.com/.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, cost, and debt across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Lancaster, CA

See all trade and career schools in California or search by ZIP code.

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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