Esthetician Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA has 4 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 188 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,075 to $11,100, with a median of $9,698 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,968 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

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

4
Schools with this program
188
Graduates last year
$9,698
Median program tuition
$24,968
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 esthetician schools in Los Angeles, CA

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ZMS The Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,395
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,960
Type
Private for-profit

Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,075
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,623
Type
Private for-profit

KC Beauty Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,470
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
$12,140
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,358
Type
Private for-profit

Diamond Beauty College

South El Monte, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,200
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,290
Type
Private for-profit

Victory Career College

Carson, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,038
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,292
Type
Private for-profit

Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy

Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,879
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,610
Type
Private for-profit

American Beauty College

West Covina, CA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,911
Type
Private for-profit

Redondo Beach Beauty College

Torrance, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,333
Type
Private for-profit

Academy for Salon Professionals

Northridge, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,325
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
125
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,970
Type
Private for-profit

Career Academy of Beauty

Garden Grove, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,560
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
131
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,466
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $9,698 (range $9,075 to $11,100, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Los Angeles College of Aesthetics ($9,075), ZMS The Academy ($9,395) and KC Beauty Academy ($10,000). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (5 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,968 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.