How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?

46.9% of the student population received Pell Grants according to the data.

What is the typical earnings for cosmetology graduates two years after finishing?

The median earnings for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates two years after completion are reported at $16,443.

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are 164 students enrolled at this location.

Is this a public or private institution?

The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

What is the school's completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 61.8%.

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University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts

Springfield, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 164 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$16,000

cheaper than 47% of comparable schools

Completion rate

61.8%

Median debt at completion

$4,584

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$27,084

earns ~$1,692.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is a private for-profit school in Springfield, IL that mainly awards certificates. With 164 total students, it offers programs in veterinary biomedical sciences, cosmetology, and somatic bodywork.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $16,000, while the typical median student debt at completion is $4,584. A solid completion rate of 61.8% suggests most students finish their training, but you should compare the $27,084 typical median earnings 10 years after entry against your specific career goals.

Net price is 9% above the Illinois median ($14,685) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% 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	$16,443
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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 many students receive Pell Grants at this school?: 46.9% of the student population received Pell Grants according to the data.
What is the typical earnings for cosmetology graduates two years after finishing?: The median earnings for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates two years after completion are reported at $16,443.
How many students are currently enrolled?: There are 164 students enrolled at this location.
Is this a public or private institution?: The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.
What is the school's completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 61.8%.

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Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park	Tinley Park	$22,862	60.9%	$28,378
Cameo Beauty Academy	Oak Lawn	$12,924	42.5%	$24,513
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Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago	Chicago	$12,419	53.3%	$29,075
Capri Beauty College	Oak Forest	$9,678	not reported	$26,804
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	$3,662	51.5%	$35,274

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 149550. 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.