Is Institute of Beauty Careers worth it?
Institute of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico (small city). It awarded 143 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$9,628
Median earnings 4 years after
$14,521
Median earnings 10 years after
$17,713
Average net price
$9,357
Completion rate
14%
Completions (2024)
143
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
93
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $9,000 | $15,155 | 89 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 1-2 yrs | 66 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 35 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Institute of Beauty Careers. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Puerto Rico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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