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West Coast Barber College

Oceanside, California · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Barber schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 3753 Mission Avenue, Suite 108, Oceanside, CA 92058 · Phone: (760) 529-0898
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.

West Coast Barber College is a trade school in Oceanside, California offering barber-schools training, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; this school does not participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), so contact the school for current tuition.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

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

West Coast Barber College is a barber-training campus located in Oceanside, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, an accreditation status confirmed as active. The campus focuses on barber-schools programs, preparing students for licensure in barbering. According to the data provided, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used to cover tuition here.

Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is expected given the school's non-participation in Title IV programs.

Because detailed program length and cost information are not available in the data provided, prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about class schedules, tuition, and licensing requirements. This campus may suit those specifically seeking barber training in the Oceanside area, but since it does not accept federal aid, students relying on FAFSA or Pell funding should look elsewhere or verify alternative payment options directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and any available outcome data, contact the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and call the school at (760) 529-0898 for current details.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

West Coast Barber College offers programs in the barber-schools family, focused on training for barbering careers.

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?

No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

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

Completion rate comparison to the state average is not reported for this campus in 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.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

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 (760) 529-0898 for tuition details.

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

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the data provided; this can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility, so it's worth confirming with the school.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about class schedules and completion timelines.

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 the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements are not detailed in the data provided; contact the school at (760) 529-0898 to learn about barbering license requirements in California.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach West Coast Barber College by phone at (760) 529-0898 to inquire about admissions and program details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby barber schools is not reported in the data provided; consult the College Scorecard or contact multiple schools directly to compare.

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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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