Is this school public or private?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution.

How many students receive Pell Grants here?

61.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

What do graduates typically earn two years after finishing the cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $20,140.

How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?

The median debt at completion is $7,917, which is less than half of the average annual net price of $16,708.

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Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 445 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,708

cheaper than 43% of comparable schools

Completion rate

65.4%

Median debt at completion

$7,917

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$29,779

earns ~$1,782.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Cosmetology & Spa Academy in Crystal Lake, IL is a private for-profit school offering certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With 445 students enrolled, the school provides training for those seeking entry into the beauty industry.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,708, while the median debt at completion is $7,917, meaning many students finish with debt significantly lower than their total costs. A 65.4% completion rate suggests more than half of students finish their programs, but prospective students should weigh this against the median earnings of $29,779 ten years after entry.

Net price is 14% above the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,140

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Illinois:

1 registered cosmetology apprenticeship program

Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution.
How many students receive Pell Grants here?: 61.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What do graduates typically earn two years after finishing the cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $20,140.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is 65.4%.
How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?: The median debt at completion is $7,917, which is less than half of the average annual net price of $16,708.

Other options in Illinois

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park	Tinley Park	$22,862	60.9%	$28,378
Cameo Beauty Academy	Oak Lawn	$12,924	42.5%	$24,513
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park	Villa Park	$8,354	76.7%	$26,970
Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago	Chicago	$12,419	53.3%	$29,075
Capri Beauty College	Oak Forest	$9,678	not reported	$26,804
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	$3,662	51.5%	$35,274

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 144795. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.