How many students received Pell Grants at this school?

Reported data shows that 66.4% of students received Pell Grants.

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the cosmetology program?

The median earnings 2 years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $16,549.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 68.3%.

How many students are currently enrolled at this location?

There are 115 students enrolled at this school in Palm Desert, CA.

Is this school public or private?

This is a private for-profit school.

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Elite Cosmetology School

PALM DESERT, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 115 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$19,655

cheaper than 27% of comparable schools

Completion rate

68.3%

Median debt at completion

$8,164

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$17,966

earns ~$914.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Elite Cosmetology School is a private for-profit institution in Palm Desert, CA that mainly awards certificates. The school serves 115 students and offers training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $19,655, while the median student debt at completion is $8,164. A solid 68.3% of students complete their program, and reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $17,966. Only 66.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating mixed financial aid availability.

Net price is 11% above the California median ($17,658) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 37% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,549

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Questions students ask

How many students received Pell Grants at this school?: Reported data shows that 66.4% of students received Pell Grants.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the cosmetology program?: The median earnings 2 years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $16,549.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 68.3%.
How many students are currently enrolled at this location?: There are 115 students enrolled at this school in Palm Desert, CA.
Is this school public or private?: This 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 461607. 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.