How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?

64.7% of students receive Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is widely available here.

What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $14,299.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is 69%, meaning most students finish their training.

Is this a large or small school?

It is a very small school with only 162 students, which often means smaller class sizes and more individual attention.

Is the John Amico School of Hair Design public or private?

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

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John Amico School of Hair Design

Oak Forest, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 162 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$18,035

cheaper than 35% of comparable schools

Completion rate

69%

Median debt at completion

$7,917

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

not reported

About

The John Amico School of Hair Design in Oak Forest, IL is a private for-profit institution that awards certificates mainly in cosmetology. With 162 students, the school serves those seeking hands-on training in personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,035, and 69% of students complete their program. The median student debt at completion is $7,917, while earnings 10 years after entry are not reported. A high share of 64.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability.

Net price is 23% above the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$14,299

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

How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?: 64.7% of students receive Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is widely available here.
What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $14,299.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is 69%, meaning most students finish their training.
Is this a large or small school?: It is a very small school with only 162 students, which often means smaller class sizes and more individual attention.
Is the John Amico School of Hair Design public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution that mainly awards certificates.

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 401764. 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.