Best Beauty Schools in San Fernando, California (2026)

Q: "How long does cosmetologist training take near San Fernando?"

"Cosmetologist certificate programs near San Fernando typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework."

Q: "How much do cosmetologists earn in California?"

"According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), cosmetologists in California earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,660. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $35,360 to $68,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "How many cosmetologist schools are near San Fernando?"

"Los Angeles County reports approximately 2,600 cosmetologist related establishments employing about 8,250 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base."

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Cosmetologists in California earn a median of $38,660 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited cosmetologist schools near San Fernando, California with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

If you want to train as a cosmetologist in San Fernando, California, start by weighing program length, schedule, and cost at nearby schools. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

San Fernando Quick Facts

Metric	Value	Source
State median annual wage	$38,660	BLS OEWS, May 2025
California pay range (10th to 90th percentile)	$35,360 to $68,640	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Los Angeles, CA metro median wage	$43,500	BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)	+5.6% growth, about 75,800 openings per year	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment	27,080 workers	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Los Angeles County establishments	2,600	BLS QCEW, 2024
Los Angeles County industry employment	8,250	BLS QCEW, 2024
Los Angeles County unemployment rate	5.7%	BLS LAUS, 2025
California location quotient	0.76	BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to San Fernando. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Los Angeles County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Beauty & Cosmetology Schools near San Fernando

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry: 25%
Average net price (lower is better): 20%
Retention rate: 15%
Fully online availability: 10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.