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Santa Ana Beauty College
Santa Ana, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1926 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 · Phone: (714) 835-0278 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2025 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jan 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 13 sanction actions in the window.
Santa Ana Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Santa Ana, CA offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Santa Ana Beauty College has an 88.9% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, 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.
Annual cost of attendance at Santa Ana Beauty College is reported at $14,075, and federal financial aid can be used here since it participates in Title IV programs. About 68.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
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, 300–899 hours | 22 | $10,309 | $13,349 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $10,309 | $13,349 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | $10,309 | $13,349 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $10,309 | $13,349 | 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
Santa Ana Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Santa Ana, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's most-awarded programs are nail technician training, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, drawing from a total of four program families offered on campus.
Completion figures reported to the U.S. Department of Education show an 88.9% completion rate at this campus, compared with a 64.2% state average, putting it above the state average. About 68.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of students with financial need. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $14,075. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 70 trade completers among 99 undergraduate students, and program families concentrated in nail technology, cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on beauty and personal-care training rather than a multi-year academic degree. Because specific program lengths are not detailed here, prospective students, including adult career changers, should confirm program duration, schedule format, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment can verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal data through the College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Santa Ana Beauty College offers programs across four program families: nail technician, cosmetology, esthetician, and barber training. The top programs by enrollment are nail technician (22), cosmetology (21), and esthetician (21).
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 school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 68.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate reported for this campus is 88.9%, compared with a state average of 64.2%, placing it above the state average.
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 (714) 835-0278 or review the College Scorecard for further details.
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 updates or contact the school directly.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,075.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Santa Ana Beauty College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure, ownership, and how outcomes are reported compared with public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; prospective students should contact the school directly at (714) 835-0278 or visit https://www.savcusa.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data for this campus directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481128.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or lengths, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the data provided; contact the school at (714) 835-0278 for specifics on state licensing for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, or barbering.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Santa Ana Beauty College by phone at (714) 835-0278 or through its website at https://www.savcusa.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included in this listing's federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481128 allows side-by-side comparisons of 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.