Beauty Schools in Hollister, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Hollister, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Hollister, CA

#1

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 12.3 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 551
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Waynes College of Beauty

Salinas, CA 17.7 miles away BOC Score 64.3
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 76

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose

San Jose, CA 42.8 miles away BOC Score 5.2
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 172

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#4

San Jose City College

San Jose, CA 43 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 754
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose

San Jose, CA 44.3 miles away BOC Score 67.8
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 322

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock

Turlock, CA 52.9 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 141

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#7

Sierra College of Beauty

Merced, CA 58.7 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 221

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#8

California Beauty College

Modesto, CA 58.8 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 202

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#9

Milan Institute-Merced

Merced, CA 59.9 miles away BOC Score 29.2
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 335

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#10

North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc

Modesto, CA 61 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 237

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California Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $38,660 $18.59 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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