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Bellus Academy-El Cajon

El Cajon, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 157 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$30,049
cheaper than 3% of comparable schools
Completion rate
72.6%
Median debt at completion
$6,333
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$30,807
earns ~$1,025.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a private for-profit school in El Cajon, CA that mainly awards certificates. With 157 total students, the school reports a 72.6% completion rate. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $30,049.

What to know

About 60.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating financial aid is available. Median student debt at completion is $6,333, while median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,807. For the Cosmetology program, typical earnings 2 years after completion are reported as $17,835.

Net price is 70% above the California median ($17,658) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$17,835

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid?
Yes, 60.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion are reported as $17,835.
How many students finish the program?
The school reports a 72.6% completion rate.
How many students are enrolled at this school?
There are 157 students total.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon a public or private institution?
It is a private for-profit school.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 116563. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.