Is Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton worth it?

Q: Is Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton worth it?

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton graduates report median earnings of $27,631 four years after completion, against an average net price of $11,397.

Q: What do Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton graduates earn?

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton graduates report median earnings of $16,849 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Dayton, OH · Private for-profit · 2-year · Campus of Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Dayton, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology system. It awarded 63 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton is part of Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology

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Federal context for Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$16,849

Median earnings 4 years after

$27,631

Median earnings 10 years after

$22,271

Average net price

$11,397

Completion rate

78%

Completions (2024)

Years to pay back

1.6 years

Students (undergrad)

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$16,806	$27,973	206

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	Certificate under 12 weeks	43
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	20
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	Certificate 2-4 yrs	0

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