Cosmetology Schools in California

Average
Tuition
$9,300
Cosmetology SchoolsHaving 115 Cosmetology Schools, California, "The Land of Milk and Honey", provides you with a lot of colleges to choose from.

Cosmetology diplomas are without exception sought after by employers today, and graduates of this program almost always have numerous job opportunities waiting for them directly after they graduate college.

Expected salaries for occupations in the Cosmetology industry, such as a makeup artist, are usually high when compared to standard California wages and compensation.

California Cosmetology Schools

Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeLytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College Rating
Excellent retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

J D Academy of Salon and SpaJ D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CA
J D Academy of Salon and Spa Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Saddleback CollegeSaddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA
Saddleback College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Around 16,700 students. Safe campus.

Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Santa Monica College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $9k. About 22,400 students. Generally safe campus.

Fullerton CollegeFullerton CollegeFullerton, CA
Fullerton College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Approximately 18,400 students. Generally safe campus.

Citrus CollegeCitrus CollegeGlendora, CA
Citrus College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 10,000 students. Generally safe campus.

Skyline CollegeSkyline CollegeSan Bruno, CA
Skyline College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 8,600 students. Safe campus.

MTI CollegeMTI CollegeSacramento, CA
MTI College Rating
Associate's degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Around 1,000 students. Safe campus.

Riverside City CollegeRiverside City CollegeRiverside, CA
Riverside City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. More than 19,200 students. Relatively safe campus.

Golden West CollegeGolden West CollegeHuntington Beach, CA
Golden West College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Roughly 10,100 students. Generally safe campus.

Career Academy of BeautyCareer Academy of BeautyGarden Grove, CA
Career Academy of Beauty Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Approximately 300 students. Safe campus.

Federico Beauty InstituteFederico Beauty InstituteSacramento, CA
Federico Beauty Institute Rating
Great student retention rate. More than 300 students. Safe campus.

Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Trade Technical College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. More than 10,400 students. Generally safe campus.

Butte CollegeButte CollegeOroville, CA
Butte College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. More than 9,400 students. Generally safe campus.

El Camino Community College DistrictEl Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CA
El Camino Community College District Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Approximately 20,000 students. Relatively safe campus.

Pasadena City CollegePasadena City CollegePasadena, CA
Pasadena City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Roughly 22,000 students. Generally safe campus.

San Jose City CollegeSan Jose City CollegeSan Jose, CA
San Jose City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. About 7,600 students. Generally safe campus.

Allan Hancock CollegeAllan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Allan Hancock College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. More than 10,400 students. Relatively safe campus.

Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationHacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente, CA
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 400 students. Safe campus.

Bellus Academy PowayBellus Academy PowayPoway, CA
Bellus Academy Poway Rating
3 cosmetology majors. About 500 students. Safe campus.

Cerritos CollegeCerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA
Cerritos College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Over 19,500 students. Safe campus.

Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana, CA
Santa Ana Beauty College Rating
Great student retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Solano Community CollegeSolano Community CollegeFairfield, CA
Solano Community College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Over 8,500 students. Safe campus.


Compton CollegeCompton CollegeCompton, CA
Compton College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 4,100 students. Generally safe campus.


California Hair Design AcademyCalifornia Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa, CA
California Hair Design Academy Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Over 12,700 students. Generally safe campus.

Sierra College of BeautySierra College of BeautyMerced, CA
Sierra College of Beauty Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Santiago Canyon CollegeSantiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CA
Santiago Canyon College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 11,700 students. Safe campus.


Barstow Community CollegeBarstow Community CollegeBarstow, CA
Barstow Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Over 2,900 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School East BayPaul Mitchell the School East BayPleasant Hill, CA
Paul Mitchell the School East Bay Rating
Great retention rate. About 300 students. Safe campus.

Sacramento City CollegeSacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA
Sacramento City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Over 17,800 students. Generally safe campus.

North Adrian's College of BeautyNorth Adrian's College of BeautyModesto, CA
North Adrian's College of Beauty Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. About 200 students. Safe campus.

California Beauty SchoolCalifornia Beauty SchoolModesto, CA
California Beauty School Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

MiraCosta CollegeMiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA
MiraCosta College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Around 10,900 students. Safe campus.

Milan Institute VisaliaMilan Institute VisaliaVisalia, CA
Milan Institute Visalia Rating
More than 500 students. Safe campus.

San Diego City CollegeSan Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA
San Diego City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Around 12,200 students. Unsafe campus.

College of San MateoCollege of San MateoSan Mateo, CA
College of San Mateo Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Approximately 7,600 students. Generally safe campus. ROTC programs are available.

Institute of TechnologyInstitute of TechnologyClovis, CA
Institute of Technology Rating
Associate's degrees. Approximately 1,300 students. Safe campus.

The Salon Professional Academy San JoseThe Salon Professional Academy San JoseSan Jose, CA
The Salon Professional Academy San Jose Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Around 300 students. Safe campus.

Hilltop Beauty SchoolHilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City, CA
Hilltop Beauty School Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles College of Aesthetics Rating
Great retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Lyle's College of Beauty FresnoLyle's College of Beauty FresnoFresno, CA
Lyle's College of Beauty Fresno Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Academy for Salon ProfessionalsAcademy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge, CA
Academy for Salon Professionals Rating
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Yuba CollegeYuba CollegeMarysville, CA
Yuba College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Approximately 5,500 students. Generally safe campus.

Gavilan CollegeGavilan CollegeGilroy, CA
Gavilan College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Roughly 4,600 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School TemeculaPaul Mitchell the School TemeculaTemecula, CA
Paul Mitchell the School Temecula Rating
More than 400 students. Safe campus.

Flair Beauty CollegeFlair Beauty CollegeValencia, CA
Flair Beauty College Rating
Over 100 students. Safe campus.


Salon Success Academy CoronaSalon Success Academy CoronaCorona, CA
Salon Success Academy Corona Rating
Excellent student retention rate. More than 300 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School North TahoePaul Mitchell the School North TahoeTruckee, CA
Paul Mitchell the School North Tahoe Rating
Outstanding retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Asian American International Beauty CollegeAsian American International Beauty CollegeWestminster, CA
Asian American International Beauty College Rating
Excellent retention rate. More than 500 students. Safe campus.

Salon Success Academy UplandSalon Success Academy UplandUpland, CA
Salon Success Academy Upland Rating
Great student retention rate. Approximately 300 students. Safe campus.


Salon Success Academy RiversideSalon Success Academy RiversideRiverside, CA
Salon Success Academy Riverside Rating
Great retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

My Le's Beauty CollegeMy Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento, CA
My Le's Beauty College Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 200 students. Generally safe campus.

Laney CollegeLaney CollegeOakland, CA
Laney College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. About 9,700 students. Relatively safe campus.

Moler Barber CollegeMoler Barber CollegeOakland, CA
Moler Barber College Rating
About 400 students. Safe campus.

Bellus Academy El CajonBellus Academy El CajonEl Cajon, CA
Bellus Academy El Cajon Rating
3 cosmetology majors. Over 200 students. Safe campus.



Paul Mitchell the School Costa MesaPaul Mitchell the School Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA
Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa Rating
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus.

Coba AcademyCoba AcademyAnaheim, CA
Coba Academy Rating
Excellent retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.


Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana, CA
Santa Ana Beauty Academy Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster, CA
Lancaster Beauty School Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Modern Beauty AcademyModern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CA
Modern Beauty Academy Rating
Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Bellus Academy Chula VistaBellus Academy Chula VistaChula Vista, CA
Bellus Academy Chula Vista Rating
3 cosmetology majors. Over 400 students. Safe campus.

International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesInternational College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles, CA
International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences Rating
Great student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Lyle's College of BeautyLyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CA
Lyle's College of Beauty Rating
Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyLawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford, CA
Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Elite Cosmetology SchoolElite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT, CA
Elite Cosmetology School Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Salon Success Academy FontanaSalon Success Academy FontanaFontana, CA
Salon Success Academy Fontana Rating
More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Advance Beauty CollegeAdvance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove, CA
Advance Beauty College Rating
Great retention rate. Around 600 students. Generally safe campus.

Professional Institute of BeautyProfessional Institute of BeautyEl Monte, CA
Professional Institute of Beauty Rating
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Hoss Lee AcademyHoss Lee AcademyRoseville, CA
Hoss Lee Academy Rating
Great student retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.

Salon Success Academy RedlandsSalon Success Academy RedlandsRedlands, CA
Salon Success Academy Redlands Rating
About 300 students. Safe campus.

Coachella Valley Beauty CollegeCoachella Valley Beauty CollegeLa Quinta, CA
Coachella Valley Beauty College Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CA
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education Rating
Great student retention rate. About 500 students. Safe campus.


Bridges Beauty CollegeBridges Beauty CollegeVictorville, CA
Bridges Beauty College Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

International School of BeautyInternational School of BeautyPalm Desert, CA
International School of Beauty Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.


KC Beauty AcademyKC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles, CA
KC Beauty Academy Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Coachella Valley Beauty College HemetCoachella Valley Beauty College HemetHemet, CA
Coachella Valley Beauty College Hemet Rating
Great retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Milan Institute MercedMilan Institute MercedMerced, CA
Milan Institute Merced Rating
Around 300 students. Safe campus.

Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CA
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education Rating
Excellent student retention rate. About 200 students. Generally safe campus.

ZMS The AcademyZMS The AcademyLos Angeles, CA
ZMS The Academy Rating
About 200 students. Safe campus.

Salon Success Academy West CovinaSalon Success Academy West CovinaWest Covina, CA
Salon Success Academy West Covina Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.


Cinta Aveda InstituteCinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco, CA
Cinta Aveda Institute Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.


Milan Institute BakersfieldMilan Institute BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
Milan Institute Bakersfield Rating
Roughly 500 students. Generally safe campus.

Victory Career CollegeVictory Career CollegeTorrance, CA
Victory Career College Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.


American Beauty CollegeAmerican Beauty CollegeWest Covina, CA
American Beauty College Rating
Great retention rate. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus.

Milan Institute ClovisMilan Institute ClovisClovis, CA
Milan Institute Clovis Rating
Approximately 600 students. Safe campus.

Princess Institute of BeautyPrincess Institute of BeautyReedley, CA
Princess Institute of Beauty Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

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Read about 20 cosmetology schools and colleges in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Holbrook, and 8 more cities. Approximately 800 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in AZ: $9,100.

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