Is The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology worth it?
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Downers Grove, Illinois (small city). It awarded 41 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$17,781
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,694
Average net price
$17,688
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
41
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
39
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,397 | $35,516 | 34 |
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 | 34 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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