Active Report Report ID: EDU-368832-2026

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology

Garden Grove, CA 92840

Avg. net price$15,914After aid
Graduation rate93.75%150% time
Median salary$13,26510yr post-entry
ROI108%10yr vs net cost

About Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Garden Grove, California, enrolling about 43 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 93.75% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $13,265 among students who received federal aid.

Key findings

  • Median earnings 10 years after entry are $13,265.

Cost benchmarks

Benchmark Median Tuition Median Net Price Count
Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology$15,9141
Private For-profit (national median)$16,637477
California (state median)$8,093$8,343287
Rural (locale median)$14,160$18,7001,649
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.

Cost

How expensive is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology really?

Source College Scorecard + EDsmart aggregatesMethod Sticker vs net; peer mediansUpdated 2026 extractCoverage Undergraduate (Title IV net price)Confidence Federal extract

Evidence: average net price at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.

Average net price

What undergraduates typically pay

Finding Average net price at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is $15,914.

Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,914 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,571 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $2,786 below 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.

School guide

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology: research record

Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology—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

$15,914

Net price by family income

Income bracketAvg. annual net price
$0–$30,000$15,914

Student outcomes

First-year retention100.0%

Share of first-year students returning the following fall.

$11,290Median earnings (6 years after entry)

Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology a good school?

Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology 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.

Strong completionEarnings outcomes
Campus snapshot

More from the data

Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology.

Campus

Location

Garden Grove, CA

City / state

ZIP
92840
NCES locale
Rural fringe

Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 15% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).

Control

Institution type

Private For-profit

Control

Region
Far West

Size

Enrollment

43

Total enrollment

Undergraduate
71
Full-time share
21%

Student aid

Debt & aid

Pell grant share
63.86%
Cost detail

Total Cost, Aid & Default

Total Cost of Attendance

$63,656Estimated 4-year total cost
$15,914Average annual net price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

Tuition vs average net price after aid for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63.86% Undergraduates receiving aid through grants
0.00% Undergraduates receiving aid through loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported 3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Multi-year tracker

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 Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$6,457
2014$6,362
2015$4,602
2016$6,234
2017$21,696
2018$22,601
2019$23,418
2020$28,605
2023$21,350

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.

Access

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.

Student body

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 43 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (76.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4.7%). About 63.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology in 2024 is 43 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 71 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

76.7%Asian
9Reported race/ethnicity groups

Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.

  • Asian76.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino18.6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4.7%
  • White or Caucasian0.0%
  • Black or African American0.0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0.0%
  • Two or More Races0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien0.0%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown0.0%

College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).

Outcomes

Do students complete their programs?

Time to Complete

18.75% 100% Completion Time

93.75% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 43% male / 57% female
  • Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 11% male / 89% female
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 50% male / 50% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

14Asian
7Reported groups

Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.

  • Asian14
  • Hispanic or Latino6
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5
  • White or Caucasian0
  • Black or African American0
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
  • Two or More Races0

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

Outcomes & academic profile

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology graduates earn a median of $13,265 ten years after entry

Source College ScorecardMethod Earnings + debt + net price modelsUpdated 2026 extractCoverage Institution-wideConfidence Federal extract

Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology.

Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $13,265. Average net price used in cost models: $15,914.

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 Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology graduates report median earnings of $13,265 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.

Return on Investment

108%Modeled return on investment
$13,265Median annual earnings (10 years)

Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology.

Top Programs by Completions

Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology.

Employment Outcomes

$13,265Median earnings (10 years after entry)
$11,290Median earnings (6 years after entry)
$12,906Median earnings (8 years after entry)
70.18%Working & not enrolled (8-year cohort share)

Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology graduates.

Institutional resources

Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,988
    • California median 0.31× the median ($6,474)
    • Far West median 0.28× the median ($7,030)
    • U.S. median 0.27× 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.

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology at a glance

Institution snapshot

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology

Garden Grove, CA 92840 · Private For-profit · Far West

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Garden Grove, CA.

Avg. net price$15,914
Enrollment43
Completion (150%)93.75%
Pell Grant share63.86%
Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralFacial Treatment Specialist/FacialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Largest enrollment groups
Asian76.7%
Hispanic or Latino18.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native4.7%
Nearby

Schools near Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology

Other campuses in Garden Grove, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.

Peers

Similar schools

Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology located?

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is located in Garden Grove, CA.

How much does Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,914 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What explains Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?

EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,914), completion (93.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($13,265). 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 Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology?

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 71 students, Asian (76.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology earn?

Median earnings are $11,290 six years after entry and $13,265 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology?

The 150%-time completion rate is 93.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology public or private?

Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, CA.

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology an HBCU?

No. Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology a tribal college?

No. Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.6%).

Is Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

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.