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Modern Beauty Academy
Oxnard, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 699 South C St, Oxnard, CA 93030 · Phone: (805) 483-4994 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Modern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oxnard, California, offering barber, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Modern Beauty Academy has an 80.0% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $22,477, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Modern Beauty Academy is $24,382, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $17,378 | not reported | $8,896 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $17,378 | not reported | $8,896 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $17,378 | not reported | $8,896 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 6 | $17,378 | not reported | $8,896 |
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
Modern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oxnard, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Students at this campus can use federal financial aid under Title IV. The school's primary offerings are barber programs, cosmetology programs, and nail technician training, with barber schools enrolling the largest share of the roughly 90 undergraduates on campus.
Federal data shows this campus with a completion rate of 80.0%, above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,477. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,382. About 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants, and this campus had 58 trade program completers. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This type of school tends to suit students seeking hands-on, licensure-focused training in barbering, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Because specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students — including adult career-changers — should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Modern Beauty Academy offers barber schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with barber programs enrolling the most students (33), followed by cosmetology (15) and nail technology (10).
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 34.4% 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 at this campus is 80.0%, which is above the 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 (805) 483-4994 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,477 for this campus, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,382.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Modern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and how federal aid and outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (805) 483-4994 or via its website for current program schedules.
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 official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118958.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not detail program length or scheduling flexibility, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about options for adult or career-changing students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on licensure paths for barbering, cosmetology, or nail technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Modern Beauty Academy at (805) 483-4994 or visit https://www.modernbeautyacademy.org/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools in the same program area.
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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.