Is Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College worth it?
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Gary, Indiana (large suburb). It awarded 15 certificates in 2024, most often in barbering, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$12,665
Median earnings 4 years after
$17,468
Average net price
$16,011
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
15
Years to pay back
3.7 years
Students (undergrad)
40
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $11,397 | $16,860 | 36 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 5 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 4 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
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- Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College - South Bend0 completions
- Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond7 completions
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College and 2 related campuses reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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