How much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion is $19,749.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The reported completion rate is 72.2%.

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are 39 students enrolled at this location.

Is this school public or private?

This is a private for-profit school.

How does the median student debt compare to the net price?

The median student debt at completion is $7,917, which is lower than the average annual net price of $17,688.

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The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

Downers Grove, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 39 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$17,688

cheaper than 37% of comparable schools

Completion rate

72.2%

Median debt at completion

$7,917

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

not reported

About

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in Downers Grove, IL is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates. With 39 students, the institution serves individuals seeking training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $17,688, while the median student debt at completion is $7,917. The school reports a 72.2% completion rate, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are not reported. Graduates of the cosmetology certificate program have a median earnings of $19,749 two years after completion.

Net price is 20% 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	$19,749

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 much do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion is $19,749.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The reported completion rate is 72.2%.
How many students are currently enrolled?: There are 39 students enrolled at this location.
Is this school public or private?: This is a private for-profit school.
How does the median student debt compare to the net price?: The median student debt at completion is $7,917, which is lower than the average annual net price of $17,688.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 454962. 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.