How many students get Pell Grants here?

50.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the completion rate for this school?

The reported completion rate is 82.9%.

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are 65 students enrolled at the school.

Is this a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school.

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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology

East Peoria, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 65 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$11,671

cheaper than 67% of comparable schools

Completion rate

82.9%

Median debt at completion

$9,833

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$18,890

earns ~$1,618.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Oehrlein School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school in East Peoria, IL that mainly awards certificates. With 65 students on campus, it serves those looking for focused training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $11,671, which results in a median student debt of $9,833 at completion. The school reports an 82.9% completion rate, but median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,890. Half of the students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid participation.

Net price is 21% below the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 33% 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	$17,067

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Questions students ask

How many students get Pell Grants here?: 50.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What do graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion for this program are reported at $17,067.
What is the completion rate for this school?: The reported completion rate is 82.9%.
How many students are currently enrolled?: There are 65 students enrolled at the school.
Is this a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 147819. 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.