Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at California Hair Design Academy with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at California Hair Design Academy
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,250$1,6001000 Contact Hours8 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $16,250$1,6001000 Contact Hours8 Months $14,546
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,500$1,300600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,500$675400 Contact Hours3 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,920-600 Contact Hours5 Months $7,334

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at California Hair Design Academy.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $35,582 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at California Hair Design Academyhas decreased by 0.95% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at California Hair Design Academy.
Living Costs Trends
California Hair Design Academy 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$26,500$13,250
2022$26,500$15,900
2023$37,810$15,700
2024$24,181$13,448
2025$23,867$11,715
Living Costs Trends Chart