Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 173 students.
About This School
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in San Marcos, California with approximately 173 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,176 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,500 ten years out, which is a modest income for a career in cosmetology but does align with typical entry-level salon wages in California. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $6,333, meaning you won't leave buried in loans. Worth considering if you're focused on getting licensed quickly and keeping borrowing minimal, but go in with realistic expectations about earning potential and ask the school directly about job placement rates before enrolling.
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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 (173 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
355 Via Vera Cruz #3
San Marcos, CA 92078
Official Links
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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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