California Beauty College
- Graduation Rate
- 83% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $22,255 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $12,513 B-
- 27% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 122
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 10.4× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $10.4 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $10.4 over 20 years. Net gain: $469,039.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 45% below the national college median.
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A 83% graduation rate — 45% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $10.4 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About California Beauty College
California Beauty College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 122
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose California Beauty College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $12,513 a year after grants and scholarships — 27% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $22,255 ten years after enrolling — 45% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective California Beauty College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into California Beauty College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Modesto, California, California Beauty College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 83%.
- Retention Rate
- 97%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.60
- First-Gen Students
- 54%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend California Beauty College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at California Beauty College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $12,513. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $11,625 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $12,513
- Pell Grant Rate
- 55%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 65%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $11,625
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $11,780
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $12,779
- Family Income $110K+
- $15,208
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at California Beauty College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is California Beauty College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of California Beauty College report median earnings of $22,255, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $19,518
- 8 Years
- $28,158
- 10 Years
- $22,255
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (26)
- 72%
- 100% (26)
- 72%
- 100% (26)
- 72%
- 100% (26)
- 72%
How California Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is California Beauty College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, California Beauty College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $12,513/year ($50,052 total). Graduates earn $22,255 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $519,091 in total earnings — a net gain of $469,039 (10.4× your investment).. With a 83% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $50,052
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $519,091
- Net Return
- $469,039
- ROI Multiple
- 10.4×
- Cost Per Year
- $12,513
- Graduation Rate
- 83%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields California Beauty College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $21,252 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for California Beauty College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into California Beauty College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Modesto, California, California Beauty College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 83%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend California Beauty College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at California Beauty College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $12,513. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $11,625 after need-based grants.
Is California Beauty College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of California Beauty College report median earnings of $22,255, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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