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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 92 students earned their Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor degrees in IL.

In this state, Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor is the 59th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors in Illinois

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 29.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 15,790 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor degree, compared to 397,340 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Jobs in Illinois

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor grads earn an average of $29,900 in the state and $30,190 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Illinois that offer cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. An average student at Phipps Academy of Barbering will pay a net price of $14,963.

#2

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,569. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,749 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

An average student at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park will pay a net price of $16,429. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
500 Total Students

An average student at G Skin and Beauty Institute will pay a net price of $20,015. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,699 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
78 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $17,652 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
35 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $18,169 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $8,974.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $18,955 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,575.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $6,746. 25% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#9

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
109 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,470. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Careers in IL

Some of the careers cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4% $24,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Cosmetology 1,669
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 1,632
Barbering 241
Nail Technician & Manicurist 190
Other Cosmetology 66
Hair Styling & Design 33

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