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Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Escondido, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 641 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 · Phone: (760) 294-6405 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Escondido, CA, offering esthetician, barber, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty has an 80.0% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is $30,888, federal financial aid can be used here, and 56.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| 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, 300–899 hours | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 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
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is a private for-profit trade school located in Escondido, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. Its most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, barber schools, and cosmetology schools, with nail-tech-schools also offered among its five program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 80.0%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry is also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,888, and 56.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus appears geared toward students pursuing licensure-track programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and program length details not included in this data — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data independently, check the accreditor's records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician, barber, cosmetology, and nail-tech programs, with esthetician (20), barber (19), and cosmetology (12) being the top programs by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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, and 56.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 80.0%, which is above the state average of 64.2%, per federal Scorecard 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 (760) 294-6405 or visit the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $30,888.
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, ownership structure, and eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (760) 294-6405 or via https://sccbb.edu/ to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497435.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (760) 294-6405 for specifics on state licensure for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (760) 294-6405 or visit its website at https://sccbb.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497435 to compare outcomes across 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.