Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in Illinois

Compare 48 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

48Programs reporting earnings

$28,086Median year-4 earnings

$9,833Median federal debt

42Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Professional's Choice Hair Design AcademyJoliet · $11,310 federal debt$37,203 2The University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyDowners Grove · $7,917 federal debt$35,516 3The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness ChicagoChicago · $9,833 federal debt$34,973 4Universal Spa Training AcademyDowners Grove · $7,917 federal debt$34,649 5Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEChicago · $9,682 federal debt$33,327 6Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights · $9,682 federal debt$33,327 7Oehrlein School of CosmetologyEast Peoria · $9,833 federal debt$33,287 8Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-ElginElgin · $9,000 federal debt$33,019 9Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-LibertyvilleLibertyville · $9,000 federal debt$33,019 10G Skin & Beauty InstituteOakbrook · $7,917 federal debt$32,941

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

39-5012Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

State median wage: $34,040
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$41,110
State employment: 13,190
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 73,400

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$58,960

39-5011Barbers

State median wage: $65,430
Middle 50% wage range: $34,430–$71,930
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +3.3%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $31,460–$71,990

39-5094Skincare Specialists

State median wage: $45,330
Middle 50% wage range: $40,340–$47,360
State employment: 2,960
Projected growth: +8.8%
Annual openings: 14,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$63,920

39-5092Manicurists and Pedicurists

State median wage: $37,050
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$46,410
State employment: 2,470
Projected growth: +9.2%
Annual openings: 21,900

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$48,840

11-9179Personal Service Managers, All Other

State median wage: $63,500
Middle 50% wage range: $63,500–$70,740
State employment: 100
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $55,170–$82,930

39-1022First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

State median wage: $49,150
Middle 50% wage range: $40,720–$61,010
State employment: 2,670
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 12,000

10th–90th percentile: $36,400–$73,270

39-5093Shampooers

State median wage: $34,190
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$35,990
State employment: 240
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$35,990

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy	Joliet	$37,203	$11,310
2	The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology	Downers Grove	$35,516	$7,917
3	The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago	Chicago	$34,973	$9,833
4	Universal Spa Training Academy	Downers Grove	$34,649	$7,917
5	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE	Chicago	$33,327	$9,682
6	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights	Glendale Heights	$33,327	$9,682
7	Oehrlein School of Cosmetology	East Peoria	$33,287	$9,833
8	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin	Elgin	$33,019	$9,000
9	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville	Libertyville	$33,019	$9,000
10	G Skin & Beauty Institute	Oakbrook	$32,941	$7,917
11	Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago	Chicago	$32,777	$13,833
12	G Skin & Beauty Institute	Schaumburg	$32,611	$7,917
13	Pivot Point Academy	Bloomingdale	$32,317	$9,833
14	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW	Chicago	$31,930	$9,000
15	Cosmetology & Spa Academy	Crystal Lake	$31,208	$9,833
16	University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology	Chicago	$31,060	$11,667
17	Hair Professionals Career College	Sycamore	$30,799	$10,104
18	Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park	Tinley Park	$30,146	$11,725
19	Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology	Oswego	$30,100	$13,000
20	Capri Beauty College	New Lenox	$28,359	$9,833
21	Capri Beauty College	Oak Forest	$28,359	$9,833
22	Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago	Chicago	$28,276	Not available
23	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal	Normal	$28,087	$9,730
24	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria	Peoria	$28,087	$9,730
25	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview	Bridgeview	$28,086	$10,719
26	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture	Urbana	$27,694	$11,950
27	Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute	Skokie	$27,483	$7,917
28	Cameo Beauty Academy	Oak Lawn	$26,359	$12,700
29	Empire Beauty School-Stone Park	Stone Park	$25,413	$16,500
30	Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills	Vernon Hills	$25,413	$16,500
31	Lake Land College	Mattoon	$25,097	Not available
32	Illinois Eastern Community Colleges	Olney	$25,012	Not available
33	Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology	Dekalb	$24,971	$9,958
34	John Amico School of Hair Design	Oak Forest	$24,132	$12,757
35	University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts	Springfield	$24,049	$5,500
36	Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois	Springfield	$23,066	$13,038
37	Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru	PERU	$22,666	$9,646
38	Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford	Rockford	$22,634	$9,833
39	Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling	Sterling	$22,634	$9,833
40	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford	Rockford	$22,170	$9,000
41	Cosmetology Concepts Niles	Niles	$21,494	Not available
42	City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College	Chicago	$21,225	Not available
43	Trenz Beauty Academy	Calumet City	$20,654	$18,897
44	Larry's Barber College-Joliet	Joliet	$20,098	$3,726
45	Larry's Barber College	Chicago	$20,098	$3,726
46	Larry's Barber College	Chicago	$20,098	$3,726
47	Rosel School of Cosmetology	Niles	$17,852	Not available
48	Phipps Academy of Barbering	Richton Park	$15,313	$11,583

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services in Illinois

What do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 48 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $28,086 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $9,833 among the 42 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.