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San Marcos, California

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

355 Via Vera Cruz #3, San Marcos, CA 92078

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-2FE48E874CCB2126

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Exterior of the Palomar Institute of Cosmetology building with its name displayed above the entrance, a covered walkway, parking lot, and blue sky.
Source
Program price
$19,745
Schedule
Day and evening options
Program length
1,000 hours29 weeks maximum for the day schedule or 40 weeks maximum for the evening schedule.
Next start
Not available

Cosmetology program

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology offers a 1,000-hour cosmetology program in San Marcos described as taking 29 weeks maximum for the day schedule or 40 weeks maximum for the evening schedule.. Documented options include part-time schedules at 20 and 28 hours per week. The program includes a distance-learning component. This private postsecondary school enrolls adult learners who meet its admissions requirements. This profile includes a program price of $19,745. Palomar Institute of Cosmetology has active California school approval and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
diploma

Who this program is for

This private postsecondary school enrolls adult learners who meet its admissions requirements.

Education setting
Private career school
Who can enroll
Adult enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants must document secondary-school completion or its equivalent, meet the entrance-exam requirement, and be at least 17 by their contracted graduation date.

Price details

$19,745

The school lists this as the total program price. Last checked Aug 22, 2026.

Tuition$16,000
Books$3,495
Registration fee$250
Program total$19,745

Schedule and start dates

Part-time daytime schedule (28 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Class time
8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Duration
29 weeks maximum for 1,000 hours.

Part-time evening schedule (20 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Class time
5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Duration
40 weeks maximum for 1,000 hours.

Next start date

Not available

Scholarships and payment options

Payment plan

Flexible Payment Plans

Eligibility: For students who do not qualify for financial aid.

Flexible payment plans are offered for students who do not qualify for financial aid.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Veteran benefit

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Eligibility: Eligible students must obtain a VA authorization document for enrollment.

Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may be used by eligible students.

View application details Last checked Aug 22, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-2FE48E874CCB2126About California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe available school information confirms federal aid for qualifying students.

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