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Victory Career College
Carson, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 455 E.Carson Plaza Drive. Suite C, Carson, CA 90746 · Phone: (310) 808-9194 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Victory Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Carson, California offering esthetician, massage therapy, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Victory Career College has a 93.8% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and median graduate debt of $6,333, 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 is not reported in federal data for Victory Career College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 53.8% 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 |
| Massage therapists | $34,320 | $45,970 | $64,130 |
| 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 | 44 | not reported | not reported | $6,332 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | $6,332 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | $6,332 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | $6,332 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | $6,332 |
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
Victory Career College is a private for-profit trade school located in Carson, California, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards programs across six program families, most commonly esthetician training, massage therapy, and barber training, with esthetician programs making up the largest share of completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 93.8%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Median debt among graduates is $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 53.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus centers on short, hands-on personal-care trade programs — esthetics, massage therapy, barbering, cosmetology, and nail technology — rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade. Whether this fits an individual career changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Victory Career College offers programs in esthetics, massage therapy, barbering, cosmetology, and nail technology. Esthetician programs are the largest, with 44 completers, followed by massage therapy (19) and barber programs (7).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Victory Career College 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 campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 93.8%, compared to a California state average of 64.2%, placing this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,333, per federal Scorecard 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 or contact the school directly for updated information.
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 at (310) 808-9194 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Victory Career College is a private for-profit institution. For-profit status can affect tuition structure and financial aid terms, so it's worth comparing costs and outcomes with other schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and durations for specific programs like esthetics or massage therapy.
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 official outcome data at the College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491899).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, licensed-trade programs in personal care fields rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to career changers seeking a quicker path, though specific schedule and format details are not included in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Victory Career College at (310) 808-9194 or through its website, https://victorycareercollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar programs in the area.
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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.