Sierra College of Beauty
Sierra College of Beauty is one of 81 accredited beauty schools we have on file for California, sourced from official US Department of Education data. Sierra College of Beauty is the only school on file in Merced for California.
| Address | 1340 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340 |
| Phone | (209) 723-2989 |
| Website | sierrabeautycollege.net/blog3/ |
| State | All schools in California |
Hours required to work in California: 1000
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology |
| California cosmetology hours | 1,000 hours |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward California license) |
Your Path from Sierra College of Beauty
If you are planning to enroll at Sierra College of Beauty, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs Sierra College of Beauty currently offers. California cosmetology licensing requires 1,000 hours of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the California school directory.
California requires 1,000 hours for licensure. Before enrolling at Sierra College of Beauty, review the California cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for California, and browse cosmetology training in California.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for California, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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Sierra College of Beauty FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, Sierra College of Beauty in Merced likely focuses on cosmetology. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
California generally requires 1,000 hours of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the California cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at Sierra College of Beauty or another accredited California program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,000 hours California requires. See the online cosmetology course for California.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.