Is this school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution.

How many students are enrolled?

There are 132 students currently enrolled.

What is the completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 88.5%.

Do graduates receive Pell Grants?

Yes, 56.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

What do cosmetology graduates earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for cosmetology are $14,495.

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International School of Beauty Inc

Palm Desert, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 132 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$18,347

cheaper than 33% of comparable schools

Completion rate

88.5%

Median debt at completion

$7,083

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$19,799

earns ~$1,079.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

International School of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Palm Desert, CA that mainly awards certificates. With 132 students, the school serves individuals seeking training in cosmetology and somatic bodywork.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,347, while the median student debt at completion is $7,083. An 88.5% completion rate suggests a majority of students finish their programs. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,799, and for cosmetology specifically, earnings two years after completion are $14,495.

Net price is 4% above the California median ($17,658) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 30% 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	$14,495
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution.
How many students are enrolled?: There are 132 students currently enrolled.
What is the completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 88.5%.
Do graduates receive Pell Grants?: Yes, 56.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What do cosmetology graduates earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for cosmetology are $14,495.

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 113449. 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.