California Hair Design Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
California Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit trade school in La Mesa, California, enrolling about 98 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,347 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,607 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 98 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.84%
- First-Generation Students: 53.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 60.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 147
California Hair Design Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about California Hair Design Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California Hair Design Academy?
California Hair Design Academy is located in La Mesa, CA (ZIP 91942-5055).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is California Hair Design Academy public or private?
California Hair Design Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does California Hair Design Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $23,607.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,607 |
How big is California Hair Design Academy?
Total enrollment: 98 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 147 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California Hair Design Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 86.84%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of California Hair Design Academy earn?
Median earnings: $15,702 six years after entry; $19,347 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
47.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California Hair Design Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (50 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (34 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California Hair Design Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.84%; median earnings $19,347 at 10 years; net price $23,607. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Hair Design Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,607
2024 Value
In 2024 California Hair Design Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,607.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,607 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for California Hair Design Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Hair Design Academy 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 California Hair Design Academy 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 | — | — | $15,449 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,333 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,500 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,373 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,521 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,431 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,545 |
| 2020 | — | — | $30,135 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,111 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,212 |
| 2023 | — | — | $40,350 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California Hair Design Academy reported total enrollment of about 98 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.6%), and Two or More Races (15.3%). About 47.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California Hair Design Academy in 2024 is 98 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 147 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.16% 100% Completion Time
86.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.16% of students graduating from California Hair Design Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 3% male / 97% female
- Barbering/Barber: 76% male / 24% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California Hair Design Academy.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$19,347 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
104.89% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for California Hair Design Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 50 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 34 completions
3. Barbering/Barber: 17 completions
Most popular programs at California Hair Design Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California Hair Design Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Hair Design Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,017
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit institution located in La Mesa, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 98 students. Student body composition includes White (43.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.6%), Two or More Races (15.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.84%. Approximately 47.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
La Mesa, CA 91942-5055
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.84% graduation rate, California Hair Design Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California Hair Design Academy located?
California Hair Design Academy is located in La Mesa, CA.
How much does California Hair Design Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,607 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at California Hair Design Academy?
California Hair Design Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 147 students, White (43.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California Hair Design Academy?
About 53.9% of students at California Hair Design Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California Hair Design Academy earn?
Median earnings are $15,702 six years after entry and $19,347 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California Hair Design Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 86.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California Hair Design Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is California Hair Design Academy public or private?
California Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit institution located in La Mesa, CA.
Is California Hair Design Academy an HBCU?
No. California Hair Design Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California Hair Design Academy a tribal college?
No. California Hair Design Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California Hair Design Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California Hair Design Academy reports 27.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is California Hair Design Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for California Hair Design Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.