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Professional Institute of Beauty
El Monte, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 10801 E. Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91731 · Phone: (626) 443-9401 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Professional Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in El Monte, California, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Professional Institute of Beauty has a 76.5% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $3,001 and median earnings 10 years after entry of $16,886.
Annual cost of attendance at Professional Institute of Beauty is $28,166, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 55.1% 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 |
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 | 72 | $12,267 | not reported | $3,380 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $12,267 | not reported | $3,380 |
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
Professional Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in El Monte, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for tuition. Its primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 74 of its recent completions, making it the dominant field of study at this campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,001, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,886. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,166, and 55.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Program length in years is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-field training path in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree curriculum, though whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Professional Institute of Beauty offers cosmetology school programs, which accounted for 74 recent program completions, its primary field of study.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 55.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.5%, 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 $3,001, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,886.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $28,166, per federal data.
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 ownership structure compared to public or nonprofit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (626) 443-9401 or visit https://www.pib.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?121433.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school's single-focus cosmetology programs may appeal to those seeking a specific trade, but fit for career-changers should be confirmed directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Federal data does not report specific licensing requirements; contact the school at (626) 443-9401 or visit https://www.pib.edu/ to learn about cosmetology licensing in California.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Professional Institute of Beauty at (626) 443-9401 or through its website, https://www.pib.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported in the available data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?121433 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings with nearby cosmetology schools.
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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.