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Pivot Point Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,500 · Average net price: $14,347 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,841
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Illinois
We found 67 cosmetology & barbering programs at 67 schools in Illinois. 15 are at public schools; 67 offer a certificate and 8 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $18,020 a year in tuition and fees (67 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $17,281 (45 programs reporting). Most programs are in Chicago (10), Joliet (3), Springfield (3). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $21,044 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,021
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Networks Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,300 · Average net price: $16,849
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Trenz Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,940 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,708
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John A Logan College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,630 · Average net price: $7,393
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Kaskaskia College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,980 · Average net price: $4,839
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Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,020 · Average net price: $12,905
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,710 · Average net price: $6,079 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $11,858
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Larry's Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,540 · Average net price: $13,701 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,417
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Larry's Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,540 · Average net price: $14,699 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,417
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Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $24,075 · Average net price: $23,234 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,977
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Steven Papageorge Hair Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,750 · Average net price: $12,512
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The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,400 · Average net price: $27,612 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $23,341
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $30,178 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,281
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $18,353 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,388
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University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,900 · Average net price: $20,672 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $31,962
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $24,000 · Average net price: $16,204 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,756
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,600 · Average net price: $12,294
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Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,100 · Average net price: $13,368 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,806
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The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,900 · Average net price: $19,134 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $21,721
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Universal Spa Training Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,450 · Average net price: $20,160 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $23,043
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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,510 · Average net price: $10,972 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,490
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $21,473 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,581
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Highland Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,176 · Average net price: $3,090
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Carl Sandburg College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,500 · Average net price: $9,186
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College of DuPage
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,680 · Average net price: $5,165
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $17,312 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,281
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Southeastern Illinois College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,560 · Average net price: $14,233
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Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,900 · Average net price: $18,942
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Rend Lake College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,500 · Average net price: $7,833
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Joliet Junior College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,530 · Average net price: $4,588
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Larry's Barber College-Joliet
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,540 · Average net price: $15,072 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $12,417
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Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,000 · Average net price: $15,600 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,639
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $19,889 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $19,581
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Kishwaukee College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,800 · Average net price: $4,358
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Lake Land College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,620 · Average net price: $5,445 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,707
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Capri Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,550 · Average net price: $14,335 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,153
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Rosel School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,600 · Average net price: $6,600 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,482
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,498 · Average net price: $14,740 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,493
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Capri Beauty College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,550 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,153
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John Amico School of Hair Design
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,791 · Average net price: $25,598 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,449
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Cameo Beauty Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,250 · Average net price: $10,977 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,428
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G Skin & Beauty Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,600 · Average net price: $25,562 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,790
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,260 · Average net price: $7,211
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,162 · Average net price: $20,415 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,293
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,190 · Average net price: $16,085 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,065
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Hair Professionals Career College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,162 · Average net price: $18,186 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,532
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,620 · Average net price: $24,470 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,493
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Gem City College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,525 · Average net price: $14,826
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Phipps Academy of Barbering
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,500 · Average net price: $15,834
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,190 · Average net price: $15,438 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,414
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,284 · Average net price: $25,216 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,302
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G Skin & Beauty Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,500 · Average net price: $27,034 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,335
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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,325 · Average net price: $12,685 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,185
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South Suburban College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,393 · Average net price: $2,011
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Capital Area Career Center
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,195 · Average net price: $18,027
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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,292 · Average net price: $27,647 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,720
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University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,850 · Average net price: $14,793 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,172
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,190 · Average net price: $17,013 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,414
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Empire Beauty School-Stone Park
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,860 · Average net price: $16,691 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,897
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Hair Professionals Career College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,550 · Average net price: $15,010 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,937
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Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $23,952 · Average net price: $23,136 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,393
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Shawnee Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,800 · Average net price: $4,449
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,498 · Average net price: $21,283 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $14,603
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Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,860 · Average net price: $14,956 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,897
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Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,020 · Average net price: $9,526
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Creative Touch Cosmetology School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $22,900 · Average net price: $8,638
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Illinois?
We found 67 certificate or associate programs at 67 schools in Illinois in College Scorecard data, 15 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Illinois?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Trenz Beauty Academy (Calumet City, $1,940); Rend Lake College (Ina, $4,500); Joliet Junior College (Joliet, $4,530). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.