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Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education
Pomona, California · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1444 E. Holt Avenue Suite 100, Pomona, CA 91767 · Phone: 909469233324301 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Show Cause · Council on Occupational Education; Jul 2025 · Removal of Show Cause Status.
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education is a public trade school in Pomona, CA offering cosmetology, barber, and CNC machining programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 84.9% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median earnings of $34,849 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $10,280, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here since the school participates in Title IV. About 37.5% 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 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
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 | 41 | $15,711 | $12,776 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $15,711 | $12,776 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | 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
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education is a public trade and career campus in Pomona, California. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus awards programs across four program families, most commonly cosmetology schools, barber schools, and CNC & machining programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 84.9%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,849. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $10,280, and 37.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 72 trade completers and an undergraduate enrollment of 57, this is a small, program-focused campus in a large suburb setting. The mix of cosmetology, barbering, and CNC/machining programs suggests options ranging from cosmetology and barber licensure preparation to technical machining training, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the school's website or phone contact, and can review official federal figures via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology schools, barber schools, and CNC & machining programs, among four total program families. The top programs by enrollment are cosmetology (41), barbering (20), and CNC/machining (11).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so eligible 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 84.9%, which is above the state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,849, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $10,280.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it operates under state oversight and often has lower tuition than for-profit institutions, though specific cost comparisons are not provided here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for cosmetology, barbering, or CNC/machining programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers vocational programs in cosmetology, barbering, and CNC/machining in a large suburb setting, which may suit career changers seeking hands-on trade training, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and barbering vary by state; this is not detailed in the available data, so contact the school or California's licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 909-469-2333 x24301 or visit its website at https://ace.pusd.org/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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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.