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Redondo Beach Beauty College

Torrance, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Nail technician schoolsEsthetician schoolsCosmetology schools
100%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 23800 Hawthorne Blvd # 200, Torrance, CA 90505 · Phone: (310) 370-7464 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Redondo Beach Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Torrance, California, offering nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology training, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Redondo Beach Beauty College has a 100.0% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Redondo Beach Beauty College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 30.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Redondo Beach Beauty … Redondo Beach Beauty …: 100% 100% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Manicurists and pedicurists$34,840$36,630$39,590
Skincare specialists$34,650$38,770$54,110
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported $12,468 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported $12,468 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported $12,468 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.

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About this school

Redondo Beach Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Torrance, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based grants and loans to help pay for their education. The campus awards training most often in nail technician programs, esthetician programs, and cosmetology programs, with nail technician training being the largest of the three by completions.

According to federal data, the campus posts a completion rate of 100.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2% for similar programs. About 30.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enrolled. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in nail technology, esthetics, or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree program. Because specific program lengths are not listed here, prospective students, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and check for updated outcome figures, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the accreditor directly. Enrollment at 43 undergraduates and 67 trade completers suggests a small campus environment.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Redondo Beach Beauty College offers nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetology programs. Nail technician training has the highest number of completions among the three.

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 student aid programs, so FAFSA-based grants and loans can be used. About 30.9% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 100.0%, which is above the California 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 at (310) 370-7464 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The school's website or the College Scorecard link may provide updated figures.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (310) 370-7464 for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Redondo Beach Beauty College is a private for-profit school. This can affect tuition levels, financial aid options, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly at (310) 370-7464 or visit its website to confirm program duration.

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 check outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focus on short, hands-on trade programs in nail technology, esthetics, and cosmetology may suit those seeking practical skills training. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and format options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Redondo Beach Beauty College at (310) 370-7464 or visit their website at https://rbbeautycollege.com/ for application details.

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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.

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