Career Academy of Beauty Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Garden Grove, California, enrolling about 219 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 91.80% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,410 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,769 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 219 72.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 91.80%
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 390
Career Academy of Beauty: what the data shows
Common questions about Career Academy of Beauty, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Career Academy of Beauty?
Career Academy of Beauty is located in Garden Grove, CA (ZIP 92845).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Career Academy of Beauty public or private?
Career Academy of Beauty is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Career Academy of Beauty cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,769.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,904 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,715 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,204 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,834 |
| $110,001+ | $19,686 |
How big is Career Academy of Beauty?
Total enrollment: 219 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 390 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Career Academy of Beauty?
150%-time completion rate: 91.80%.
First-year retention: 88.5%.
What do graduates of Career Academy of Beauty earn?
Median earnings: $19,925 six years after entry; $24,410 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
54.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Career Academy of Beauty known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (131 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (40 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (32 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Career Academy of Beauty a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 91.80%; median earnings $24,410 at 10 years; net price $17,769. 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 Career Academy of Beauty was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,769
2024 Value
In 2024 Career Academy of Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,769.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,076 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,769 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 Career Academy of Beauty.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.67% 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 Career Academy of Beauty 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 Career Academy of Beauty 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 | — | — | $11,184 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,513 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,689 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,048 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,533 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,552 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,192 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,371 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,959 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,304 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,101 |
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
Career Academy of Beauty reported total enrollment of about 219 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (61.6%), White (21.0%), and Black or African American (6.9%). About 54.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Career Academy of Beauty in 2024 is 219 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 390 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.5%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 61.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.07% 100% Completion Time
91.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.07% of students graduating from Career Academy of Beauty 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: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 0% male / 100% 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 Career Academy of Beauty.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$24,410 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
243.44% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Career Academy of Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 131 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 40 completions
3. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 32 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Career Academy of Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Career Academy of Beauty graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Career Academy of Beauty from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,454
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Enrollment is approximately 219 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (61.6%), White (21.0%), Black or African American (6.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 91.80%. Approximately 54.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 91.80% graduation rate, Career Academy of Beauty 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 Career Academy of Beauty located?
Career Academy of Beauty is located in Garden Grove, CA.
How much does Career Academy of Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,769 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Career Academy of Beauty?
Career Academy of Beauty reports undergraduate enrollment of about 390 students, Hispanic or Latino (61.6%), White (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Career Academy of Beauty?
About 50.9% of students at Career Academy of Beauty are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Career Academy of Beauty earn?
Median earnings are $19,925 six years after entry and $24,410 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Career Academy of Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 91.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Career Academy of Beauty students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Career Academy of Beauty public or private?
Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, CA.
Is Career Academy of Beauty an HBCU?
No. Career Academy of Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Career Academy of Beauty a tribal college?
No. Career Academy of Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Career Academy of Beauty a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Career Academy of Beauty reports 61.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Career Academy of Beauty religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Career Academy of Beauty 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
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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.