Is The Beauty Institute worth it?
The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 76 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$15,239
Median earnings 4 years after
$25,494
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,577
Average net price
$19,730
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
76
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
49
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,101 | $25,406 | 91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 29 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Beauty Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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