How many students are enrolled?

The school reports a student enrollment of 41.

What percentage of students received Pell Grants?

43.5% of students received Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is accessible.

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Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science

Visalia, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 41 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$14,546

cheaper than 53% of comparable schools

Completion rate

67.1%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$26,965

earns ~$1,853.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science is a private for-profit school in Visalia, CA that offers certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With a reported student body of 41, it serves individuals seeking hands-on training in beauty services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,546, and 43.5% of students received Pell Grants, indicating financial aid is available but significant. The completion rate is 67.1%, while median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,965. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the available data.

Net price is 18% below the California median ($17,658) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% 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	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?: The school reports a student enrollment of 41.
What percentage of students received Pell Grants?: 43.5% of students received Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is accessible.
What is the completion rate?: The completion rate is 67.1%.
How much do graduates typically earn?: Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,965.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American Beauty College	West Covina	$25,781	75.3%	$22,481
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista	Chula Vista	$20,738	64.7%	$23,576
Butte College	Oroville	$5,520	36.3%	$41,810
California Beauty College	Modesto	$12,513	82.6%	$22,255

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 417062. 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.