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Cosmetology program at Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · Public 2-year · (714) 892-7711 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- Not reported
- LengthIPEDS
- Not reported
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 190
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard
- Not published (small cohort)
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $17,485
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- $43,500
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 67 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 90 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Associate degree | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 33 | Not reported | Not reported |
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