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Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Santa Rosa, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 186 Wikiup Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 · Phone: (707) 545-8490 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Mar 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Apr 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Santa Rosa, CA offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College has an 81.8% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%; median graduate debt is $8,682 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $20,358, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College is $28,486; federal financial aid can be used here, and 47.3% 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 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
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 | 54 | $22,627 | $20,869 | $8,802 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | $22,627 | $20,869 | $8,802 |
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
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Santa Rosa, California, a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. Its primary program families are cosmetology and esthetician training, with cosmetology schools (54 completers) and esthetician schools (48 completers) making up its top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.8%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,682, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,358. The annual cost of attendance is $28,486, and 47.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students attend this campus.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused cosmetology or esthetician training rather than multi-year associate degree paths, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult career-changers should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College offers cosmetology programs (54 completers) and esthetician programs (48 completers), its two program families.
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 47.3% 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 81.8%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,682, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,358, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,486.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and program structure compared to public institutions; prospective students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.
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 (707) 545-8490 or visit its website for details.
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 or review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118161.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology and esthetician training suggests shorter, career-focused programs, but specific fit for career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetician careers are not reported in this data; contact the school or California's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College at (707) 545-8490 or through its website, https://www.lytlesrebc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118161 to compare institutions directly.
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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.