Cosmetology Schools in Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 176 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,100 to $17,895, with a median of $14,145 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,497 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto, North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc and California Beauty College.

3
Schools with this program
176
Graduates last year
$14,145
Median program tuition
$20,497
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Modesto, CA

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Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto

Modesto, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,145
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
97
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,832
Type
Private for-profit

California Beauty College

Modesto, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,100
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,497
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Modesto

Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock

Turlock, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,187
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,193
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Modesto, CA?

The median published tuition is $14,145 (range $11,100 to $17,895, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at California Beauty College ($11,100), Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto ($14,145) and North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc ($17,895). 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 (8 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,497 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.