How much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program have reported median earnings of $23,923 two years after completion.

What is the completion rate for this school?

The school reports a completion rate of 95.6%.

How many students are enrolled at this location?

There are 88 students enrolled at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison.

Is this a public or private school?

This is a private for-profit school.

What is the typical student debt compared to the net price?

The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $12,568.

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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison

Madison, Wisconsin · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 88 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$12,568

cheaper than 63% of comparable schools

Completion rate

95.6%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,723

earns ~$2,524.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison is a private for-profit school in Madison, WI that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in cosmetology, alternative medicine, and somatic bodywork.

What to know

The typical annual net price after aid is $12,568, and the median student debt at completion is $6,333. The school reports a 95.6% completion rate, but earnings vary by program with typical median earnings of $23,923 or $25,967 within two years.

Net price is 3% below the Wisconsin median ($12,928) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 12% 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
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$25,967
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$23,923
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

How much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program have reported median earnings of $23,923 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for this school?: The school reports a completion rate of 95.6%.
How many students are enrolled at this location?: There are 88 students enrolled at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison.
Is this a public or private school?: This is a private for-profit school.
What is the typical student debt compared to the net price?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333, while the average annual net price after aid is $12,568.

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School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
VICI Beauty School	Greenfield	$10,496	85%	$32,393
Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$14,238	45.2%	$45,413
Fox Valley Technical College	Appleton	$11,407	65.8%	$45,684
Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$12,928	48.9%	$40,264
The Professional Hair Design Academy	Eau Claire	$19,451	76%	$29,587
Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids	$10,873	45.3%	$42,253

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 487506. 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.