Is this school public or private?

It is a private for-profit school.

How many students are enrolled?

There are 186 students currently enrolled.

What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?

53.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 90.8%.

What are the typical earnings for cosmetology graduates?

Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology program are $23,923.

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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 186 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$12,897

cheaper than 61% of comparable schools

Completion rate

90.8%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,723

earns ~$2,459.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit school in Milwaukee, WI that offers certificates in cosmetology, alternative medicine, and somatic bodywork. It serves adult students seeking hands-on training in beauty and wellness therapies. The school reports a 90.8% completion rate for its graduates.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,897, with a median student debt at completion of $6,333. Over half of the students rely on Pell Grants, and typical earnings for cosmetology graduates are $23,923 two years after finishing. With only 186 students enrolled, class sizes will be small, though you should expect a for-profit environment.

Net price is 0% above 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

Is this school public or private?: It is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?: There are 186 students currently enrolled.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?: 53.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 90.8%.
What are the typical earnings for cosmetology graduates?: Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology program are $23,923.

Other options in Wisconsin

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 450650. 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.