Is financial aid available at this school?

Yes, 45.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating federal aid is accessible for many enrollees.

How much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are reported at $17,794.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The reported completion rate is 91.8%, meaning the majority of students who start finish their program.

How large is the student body at this institution?

There are 141 students enrolled, which indicates a small class environment typical of schools of this size.

Is this school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution that mainly awards certificates rather than degrees.

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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute

Skokie, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 141 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$14,488

cheaper than 54% of comparable schools

Completion rate

91.8%

Median debt at completion

$7,136

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$25,148

earns ~$1,735.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is a private for-profit school in Skokie, IL that offers certificates mainly in cosmetology. With 141 students on campus, it serves adults seeking hands-on training in personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,488, while the median student debt at completion is reported as $7,136. A high completion rate of 91.8% suggests most students finish their program, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are $25,148. For the cosmetology program specifically, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $17,794.

Net price is 1% below the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% below 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	$17,794

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 financial aid available at this school?: Yes, 45.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating federal aid is accessible for many enrollees.
How much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are reported at $17,794.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The reported completion rate is 91.8%, meaning the majority of students who start finish their program.
How large is the student body at this institution?: There are 141 students enrolled, which indicates a small class environment typical of schools of this size.
Is this school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution that mainly awards certificates rather than degrees.

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 461582. 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.