School Highlights
Career Academy of Beauty serves 219 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Career Academy of Beauty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Career Academy of Beauty
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Career Academy of Beauty has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Career Academy of Beauty diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
219 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
159 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
60 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
219 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
159 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
60 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
20%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,893
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Academy of Beauty's ranking?
Career Academy of Beauty ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least debt for graduating students.
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