Best Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Degrees in Illinois by ROI
Colleges in Illinois ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Illinois
43
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$487,079
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,236
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lake Land College
Grad rate: 50.1% |
-$358,343 | $24,584 | $10,023 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$361,987 | $25,382 | $18,940 | $7,917 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Universal Spa Training Academy
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$390,981 | $24,118 | $22,654 | $7,917 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$399,665 | $23,844 | $20,795 | $11,667 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
G Skin & Beauty Institute
Grad rate: 76.9% |
-$405,827 | $23,724 | $29,620 | $7,917 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$425,075 | $22,169 | $15,181 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Cosmetology & Spa Academy
Grad rate: 55.2% |
-$430,359 | $22,148 | $20,045 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
Grad rate: 78.3% |
-$431,741 | $22,052 | $19,507 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
Grad rate: 78.0% |
-$436,090 | $21,918 | $22,300 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
Grad rate: 76.4% |
-$436,809 | $21,918 | $23,019 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
Grad rate: 81.8% |
-$450,651 | $21,257 | $22,721 | $9,682 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago
Grad rate: 66.7% |
-$452,583 | $21,892 | $37,149 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Grad rate: 44.9% |
-$452,851 | $21,257 | $24,921 | $9,682 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Cameo Beauty Academy
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$463,991 | $20,696 | $20,766 | $12,700 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard
Grad rate: 54.5% |
-$467,144 | $20,650 | $21,470 | $13,833 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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