Is University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts worth it?
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Springfield, Illinois (midsize city). It awarded 89 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
$21,226
Median earnings 4 years after
$24,315
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,084
Average net price
$16,000
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
89
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
164
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,114 | $24,049 | 134 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 12 weeks to 1 yr | 43 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 22 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. 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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