CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering in Garden Grove, CA, specializes in hands-on barbering education, with a curriculum that includes straight-edge shaving, hair cutting, styling, and beard shaping. The institute emphasizes practical experience with live clients and uses premium products like LAYRITE. Students also receive instruction in shop management, sanitation, and safety practices, preparing them for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam. The school offers externship opportunities and mentorship from local barbers, which can lead to job connections after graduation.
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All Programs at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering
1 trade program at CRU Institute, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Cosmetology
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41 | $8,677/yr | $9,833 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.