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Steven Papageorge Hair Academy

Chicago, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 60 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$10,721
cheaper than 71% of comparable schools
Completion rate
75%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$29,592
earns ~$2,760.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a private for-profit school in Chicago, IL that offers certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With a current enrollment of 60 students, it serves adults seeking specific trade training to enter the beauty industry.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $10,721. While the completion rate is reported at 75%, median student debt at completion is not reported. Ten years after entry, median earnings are $29,592.

Net price is 27% below the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much do students typically earn after attending?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,592.
What is the completion rate for this program?
The completion rate is reported at 75%.
How many students are currently enrolled?
There are 60 students currently enrolled at the school.
Is this a public or private institution?
It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

Other options in Illinois

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley ParkTinley Park$22,86260.9%$28,378
Cameo Beauty AcademyOak Lawn$12,92442.5%$24,513
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa ParkVilla Park$8,35476.7%$26,970
Cannella School of Hair Design-ChicagoChicago$12,41953.3%$29,075
Capri Beauty CollegeOak Forest$9,678not reported$26,804
Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg$3,66251.5%$35,274
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 146807. 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.