Is Advance Beauty College worth it?
Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Garden Grove, California (large suburb). It awarded 483 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, aesthetician and skin care specialist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$10,847
Median earnings 4 years after
$18,947
Median earnings 10 years after
$11,575
Average net price
$10,358
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
483
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
346
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $10,981 | $19,196 | 472 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 197 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 155 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 107 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Advance Beauty College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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