Career Academy of Beauty
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 55% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, California with approximately 219 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,769 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $29,200 ten years out, which is a modest income for a beauty career but not alarming given the relatively low debt load of $6,333 at graduation. This small, focused school in Garden Grove makes sense if you're committed to a cosmetology or esthetics path and want to avoid heavy student loan burdens. That said, the earnings ceiling in this field is real, so go in with a clear plan for building clientele or specializing to maximize your income potential.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (219 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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