Is State College of Beauty Culture worth it?
State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Wausau, Wisconsin (small city). It awarded 52 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,998
Median earnings 4 years after
$23,576
Median earnings 10 years after
$28,037
Average net price
$16,844
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
52
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
57
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $23,964 | 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 12 weeks to 1 yr | 24 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 16 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for State College of Beauty Culture. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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