Cosmetology / California

Cosmetology programs in California.

Compare 4 qualifying programs from 4 providers across California. Review reported tuition and outcomes together, then request current details from a provider.

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Reported cost / California

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Tuition and fees for 4 screened cosmetology programs range from $3,500 to $8,880. Compare length, credentials, and outcomes as well as price.

Lowest reported$3,500Cosmetology · Los Angeles
Middle of the list$4,517Median reported tuition across 4 programs
Highest reported$8,880Cosmetology · Downey

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ProgramReported formatTuition & feesLengthCompletedEmployed after exitMedian earnings
CosmetologyCosmetica Beauty and Barbering Academy · Downey, CAIn person$8,880+ $2,308 books and supplies = $11,188 reported total60 weeks79%121/153 exits47%37/79 eligible$13,260second quarter
CosmetologyHacienda La Puente Adult Education · La Puente, CAIn person$5,533+ $0 books and supplies = $5,533 reported total35 weeks93%154/165 exits69%87/127 eligible$9,542second quarter
CosmetologyAbram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD · Los Angeles, CAHybrid$3,500+ $1,935 books and supplies = $5,435 reported total34 weeks53%101/191 exits31%46/148 eligible$9,200second quarter
CosmetologyWest Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD · Woodland Hills, CAIn person$3,500+ $2,630 books and supplies = $6,130 reported total40 weeks81%372/457 exits36%132/368 eligible$9,386second quarter

The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations