Cosmetology program at Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills

The program in figures

Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)

$19,260

Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25

$2,750

Listed cost

$22,010

LengthIPEDS

1,500 clock hours, 11 months

CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels

22

Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 700 graduates

$17,113

Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard

$25,413

Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $144 a month over 10 years

$13,583

National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools

$26,307

Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$34,260

• Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
• Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
• Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, read October 8, 2026.

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