Elite Cosmetology School
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
About Elite Cosmetology School
Elite Cosmetology School is a private for-profit trade school in PALM DESERT, California, enrolling about 115 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.24% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $17,966 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $17,966.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Cosmetology School | — | $19,655 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Elite Cosmetology School really?
Evidence: average net price at Elite Cosmetology School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Elite Cosmetology School is $19,655.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,655 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,312 above the California median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $4,684 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Elite Cosmetology School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Elite Cosmetology School—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$19,655
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,998 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,276 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,176 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Elite Cosmetology School is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist48
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General29
- Barbering/Barber16
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Elite Cosmetology School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Elite Cosmetology School is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Elite Cosmetology School.
Campus
Location
PALM DESERT, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92260
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 31% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
115
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 209
- Full-time share
- 27%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$8,164
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 66.35%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Elite Cosmetology School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Elite Cosmetology School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Elite Cosmetology School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $13,350 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,676 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,635 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,127 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,612 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,995 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,224 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,599 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,679 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,197 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,818 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Elite Cosmetology School reported total enrollment of about 115 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.2%), White (22.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%). About 66.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elite Cosmetology School in 2024 is 115 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 209 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
35.29% 100% Completion Time
88.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.29% of students graduating from Elite Cosmetology School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7% male / 93% female
- Barbering/Barber: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Elite Cosmetology School graduates earn a median of $17,966 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Elite Cosmetology School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $17,966. Median federal loan debt: $8,164. Average net price used in cost models: $19,655.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Elite Cosmetology School graduates report median earnings of $17,966 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Elite Cosmetology School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Elite Cosmetology School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Elite Cosmetology School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Elite Cosmetology School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,792
- California median 0.43× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.40× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.38× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Elite Cosmetology School at a glance
Elite Cosmetology School
Elite Cosmetology School is a private for-profit institution in PALM DESERT, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino65.2%White or Caucasian22.6%Race/ethnicity unknown4.3%
Schools near Elite Cosmetology School
Other campuses in PALM DESERT, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elite Cosmetology School located?
Elite Cosmetology School is located in PALM DESERT, CA.
How much does Elite Cosmetology School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,655 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Elite Cosmetology School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,655), completion (88.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($17,966). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Elite Cosmetology School?
Elite Cosmetology School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 209 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.2%), White (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Elite Cosmetology School?
About 52.1% of students at Elite Cosmetology School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Elite Cosmetology School earn?
Median earnings are $18,399 six years after entry and $17,966 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Elite Cosmetology School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elite Cosmetology School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,164.
Is Elite Cosmetology School public or private?
Elite Cosmetology School is a private for-profit institution located in PALM DESERT, CA.
Is Elite Cosmetology School an HBCU?
No. Elite Cosmetology School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elite Cosmetology School a tribal college?
No. Elite Cosmetology School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elite Cosmetology School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Elite Cosmetology School reports 65.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.