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Princess Institute of Beauty
Reedley, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1605 East Manning Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654 · Phone: (559) 637-0503 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Princess Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Reedley, California offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Princess Institute of Beauty has a 91.3% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and median graduate debt of $8,095, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Princess Institute of Beauty is $18,133, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and about 73.3% 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 |
| 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 | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | 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
Princess Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Reedley, California, a distant town setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used here. The school's three program families are cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, with cosmetology schools awarding the most credentials (26), followed by esthetician schools (13) and nail technician schools (13).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 91.3%, above the state average of 64.2%. Median debt among graduates is $8,095, and annual cost of attendance is $18,133. About 73.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 29 and 52 trade completers, this is a small campus focused on short, hands-on beauty-industry programs rather than multi-year associate degrees. This structure may suit career changers or adults seeking a faster path into cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and contact the school for enrollment specifics.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Princess Institute of Beauty offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs. Cosmetology schools account for the most awards (26), followed by esthetician (13) and nail technician (13) programs.
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, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 91.3%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $8,095, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $18,133 per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Princess Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit school. For-profit schools may differ from public or non-profit institutions in tuition structure and institutional funding, so it's worth comparing costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (559) 637-0503 or visit https://www.piofb.com/ 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 and review federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491853.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the small enrollment (29 students) and focus on short beauty-industry credential programs suggest a compact, hands-on setting; program lengths are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check California's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Princess Institute of Beauty at (559) 637-0503 or through its website, https://www.piofb.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and cost across similar institutions.
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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.