Cosmetology Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA has 6 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 264 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,500 to $15,175, with a median of $13,698 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,470 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, KC Beauty Academy and International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences.

6
Schools with this program
264
Graduates last year
$13,698
Median program tuition
$27,470
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 cosmetology schools in Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,238
Graduates last year
166
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,311
Type
Public

KC Beauty Academy

Los Angeles, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,470
Type
Private for-profit

Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,075
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,623
Type
Private for-profit

ZMS The Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,395
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,960
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Los Angeles

Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,150
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,358
Type
Private for-profit

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,180
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,158
Graduates last year
182
Type
Public

Compton College

Compton, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,142
Graduates last year
72
Type
Public

Diamond Beauty College

South El Monte, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,200
Length
14 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,290
Type
Private for-profit

Professional Institute of Beauty

El Monte, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$15,075
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,947
Type
Private for-profit

Victory Career College

Carson, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,050
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,292
Type
Private for-profit

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,364
Graduates last year
147
Type
Public

Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,415
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,610
Type
Private for-profit

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,800
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
27
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Los Angeles, CA?

The median published tuition is $13,698 (range $11,500 to $15,175, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at KC Beauty Academy ($11,500), ZMS The Academy ($12,395) and International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences ($15,000). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (6 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,470 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Los Angeles, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.