Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy worth it?
Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Crystal Lake, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 244 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,167
Median earnings 4 years after
$31,026
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,779
Average net price
$16,708
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
244
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
445
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,096 | $31,208 | 186 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 99 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 75 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 64 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cosmetology & Spa Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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