Programs Offered

Cosmetology / Esthetics

Editor's Description

In the School's Words

Bellus Academy is an award-winning beauty and wellness institution dedicated to graduating career-ready professionals. We specialize in advanced training and have built a reputation for innovative education, consistently nabbing top honors in Modern Salon's national Excellence in Education program. As the most awarded beauty school in the world, Bellus Academy has been named the "best beauty school in the nation" two years in a row by Modern Salon and was most recently awarded the number one beauty school in North America by Intercoiffure.

Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to those who qualify. We also have ongoing scholarships for recent high school graduates and military.

Our El Cajon Campus

As a fixture in the community for more than 40 years, our El Cajon campus was completely renovated in 2008 and has been updated throughout the years, adding new classrooms to our growing campus.

Cosmetology

Our Cosmetology program includes professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry. The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught in conjunction with a social learning experience. Our salon floor gives students the experience needed to develop their craft and work with clients. We also offer advanced Cosmetology programs.

Barber/Cosmetology

Our Barber/Cosmetology program leads to dual licensure for students and is designed to give our graduates a competitive edge, as we teach the business-side of the industry including retailing, sales techniques and budgeting. Our curriculum includes technical training along with state board prep.

Esthetics

Our Esthetics curriculum covers a variety of skin care techniques ranging from facials, chemical exfoliation, hair removal, microdermabrasion and more. We offer advanced programs that will allow you to wow employers in luxury and medical spas. Bellus Academy is proud to be selected as the first U.S. School to partner with CIDESCO, recognized as the world’s most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics, to offer a specialized certification in Skin Care.

Programs

Bellus Academy - El Cajon offers the following programs:

Cosmetology / Esthetics

Esthetics

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 5 months
Program Tuition $10,324

Master Esthetics

Program Length 900 hours
Average Completion 8 months
Program Tuition $14,512

Cosmetology

Program Length 1,600 hours
Average Completion 12 months
Program Tuition $23,759

Barbering

Program Length 1,800 hours
Average Completion 13 months
Program Tuition $26,571

Cosmetology, Other

Program Length 1,750 hours
Average Completion 13 months
Program Tuition $24,018

Facial Treatment

Program Length 750 hours
Average Completion 7 months
Program Tuition $13,449

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

0.59% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $4837 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

0.97% Female, 0.03% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

0.3% White, 0.31% Hispanic / Latino, 0.18% African American, 0.06% Asian American, % American Indian, % Hawaiian / Pacific, % Two or More, % Unknown

226 students are enrolled in this school

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Page last updated: 01/01/2024