Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

Average
Tuition
$10,900
Cosmetology SchoolsOf the 213 Colleges in Illinois, 67 schools offer Cosmetology programs.

Cosmetology diplomas and certifications are strongly sought after by companies today, and students who graduate in these programs usually have many job opportunities ready for them when they graduate college.

Income figures for occupations within the Cosmetology industry, such as a nail care artist, are usually very well paying compared to median Illinois wages and compensation.

Illinois Cosmetology Schools

Pivot Point AcademyPivot Point AcademyBloomingdale, IL
Pivot Point Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Capri Beauty CollegeCapri Beauty CollegeNew Lenox, IL
Capri Beauty College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology RockfordEducators of Beauty College of Cosmetology RockfordRockford, IL
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology Rockford Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Great student retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Professional's Choice Hair Design AcademyProfessional's Choice Hair Design AcademyJoliet, IL
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Capri Beauty College Oak ForestCapri Beauty College Oak ForestOak Forest, IL
Capri Beauty College Oak Forest Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Excellent student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NWTricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NWChicago, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NW Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus.

Steven Papageorge Hair AcademySteven Papageorge Hair AcademyChicago, IL
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Glendale HeightsTricoci University of Beauty Culture Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell The School Tinley ParkPaul Mitchell The School Tinley ParkTinley Park, IL
Paul Mitchell The School Tinley Park Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Great student retention rate. About 300 students. Safe campus.

College of DuPageCollege of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL
College of DuPage Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $11k. More than 22,000 students. Safe campus.

G Skin & Beauty Institute SchaumburgG Skin & Beauty Institute SchaumburgSchaumburg, IL
G Skin & Beauty Institute Schaumburg Rating
3 cosmetology majors. About 400 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture BridgeviewTricoci University of Beauty Culture BridgeviewBridgeview, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Bridgeview Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Around 500 students. Safe campus.

Cosmetology Concepts NilesCosmetology Concepts NilesNiles, IL
Cosmetology Concepts Niles Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School NormalPaul Mitchell the School NormalNormal, IL
Paul Mitchell the School Normal Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School LombardPaul Mitchell the School LombardLombard, IL
Paul Mitchell the School Lombard Rating
2 cosmetology majors. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Hairmasters Institute of CosmetologyHairmasters Institute of CosmetologyBloomington, IL
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Excellent student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LibertyvilleTricoci University of Beauty Culture LibertyvilleLibertyville, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Libertyville Rating
Outstanding retention rate. About 200 students. Safe campus.

Lake Land CollegeLake Land CollegeMattoon, IL
Lake Land College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Roughly 3,800 students. Safe campus.

Hair Professionals School of CosmetologyHair Professionals School of CosmetologyOswego, IL
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Gem City CollegeGem City CollegeQuincy, IL
Gem City College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Great retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Highland Community College FreeportHighland Community College FreeportFreeport, IL
Highland Community College Freeport Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. More than 1,200 students. Safe campus.

Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology PeruEducators of Beauty College of Cosmetology PeruPERU, IL
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology Peru Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Cosmetology & Spa AcademyCosmetology & Spa AcademyCrystal Lake, IL
Cosmetology & Spa Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Approximately 400 students. Safe campus.

Oehrlein School of CosmetologyOehrlein School of CosmetologyEast Peoria, IL
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $13k. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Kaskaskia CollegeKaskaskia CollegeCentralia, IL
Kaskaskia College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $12k. About 3,400 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are available.

Bell Mar Beauty CollegeBell Mar Beauty CollegeCicero, IL
Bell Mar Beauty College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman CollegeChicago, IL
City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $14k. More than 5,300 students. Generally safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture PeoriaTricoci University of Beauty Culture PeoriaPeoria, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Peoria Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology SterlingEducators of Beauty College of Cosmetology SterlingSterling, IL
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology Sterling Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Rend Lake CollegeRend Lake CollegeIna, IL
Rend Lake College Rating
3 cosmetology majors. Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Approximately 2,100 students. Safe campus.


University of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsUniversity of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsSpringfield, IL
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Hair Professionals Career College Palos HillsHair Professionals Career College Palos HillsPalos Hills, IL
Hair Professionals Career College Palos Hills Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Rosel School of CosmetologyRosel School of CosmetologyNiles, IL
Rosel School of Cosmetology Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Olney Central CollegeOlney Central CollegeOlney, IL
Olney Central College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Associate's degrees. Tuition: $11k. Over 900 students. Relatively safe campus.

Tri County Beauty AcademyTri County Beauty AcademyLITCHFIELD, IL
Tri County Beauty Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Over 100 students.

Paul Mitchell the School ChicagoPaul Mitchell the School ChicagoChicago, IL
Paul Mitchell the School Chicago Rating
2 cosmetology majors. About 200 students. Safe campus.

Networks Barber CollegeNetworks Barber CollegeCalumet City, IL
Networks Barber College Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Cameo Beauty AcademyCameo Beauty AcademyOak Lawn, IL
Cameo Beauty Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Kishwaukee CollegeKishwaukee CollegeMalta, IL
Kishwaukee College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $13k. More than 2,600 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are offered.

Midwest Technical Institute IllinoisMidwest Technical Institute IllinoisSpringfield, IL
Midwest Technical Institute Illinois Rating
Approximately 1,200 students. Safe campus.


John A Logan CollegeJohn A Logan CollegeCarterville, IL
John A Logan College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. About 3,300 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are offered.

Southeastern Illinois CollegeSoutheastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg, IL
Southeastern Illinois College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. About 1,400 students. Safe campus.

G Skin & Beauty InstituteG Skin & Beauty InstituteOak Brook, IL
G Skin & Beauty Institute Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Great retention rate. Over 500 students. Safe campus.


Tricoci University of Beauty CultureTricoci University of Beauty CultureUrbana, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Rating
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture NormalTricoci University of Beauty Culture NormalNormal, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Normal Rating
Excellent retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Innovations Design AcademyInnovations Design AcademyCanton, IL
Innovations Design Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Hair Professionals Career CollegeHair Professionals Career CollegeSycamore, IL
Hair Professionals Career College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture RockfordTricoci University of Beauty Culture RockfordRockford, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Rockford Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Empire Beauty School Vernon HillsEmpire Beauty School Vernon HillsVernon Hills, IL
Empire Beauty School Vernon Hills Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Phipps Academy of BarberingPhipps Academy of BarberingRichton Park, IL
Phipps Academy of Barbering Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.



Shawnee Community CollegeShawnee Community CollegeUllin, IL
Shawnee Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Around 1,200 students. Safe campus.

Creative Touch Cosmetology SchoolCreative Touch Cosmetology SchoolWaterloo, IL
Creative Touch Cosmetology School Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Larry's Barber CollegeLarry's Barber CollegeChicago, IL
Larry's Barber College Rating
Above average on-campus housing option. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Empire Beauty School Stone ParkEmpire Beauty School Stone ParkStone Park, IL
Empire Beauty School Stone Park Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Cannella School of Hair Design CommercialCannella School of Hair Design CommercialChicago, IL
Cannella School of Hair Design Commercial Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Trenz Beauty AcademyTrenz Beauty AcademyCalumet City, IL
Trenz Beauty Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.


Reflections Academy of BeautyReflections Academy of BeautyDecatur, IL
Reflections Academy of Beauty Rating
2 cosmetology majors. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL
Joliet Junior College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Around 10,300 students. Safe campus.

Carl Sandburg CollegeCarl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg, IL
Carl Sandburg College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. About 1,700 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are offered.

Larry's Barber College ChicagoLarry's Barber College ChicagoChicago, IL
Larry's Barber College Chicago Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Larry's Barber College JolietLarry's Barber College JolietJoliet, IL
Larry's Barber College Joliet Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

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Indiana
Learn about 27 cosmetology schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Evansville, Merrillville, Vincennes, Carmel, and 17 more cities. About 900 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in IN - $15,300.

Iowa
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Missouri
We list 23 cosmetology schools and colleges in Saint Louis, Springfield, Kansas City, Joplin, Saint Robert, Columbia, Rolla, and 15 other cities. Around 900 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year.

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Our listing contains 29 cosmetology schools and colleges in Madison, Wausau, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Appleton, Fond du Lac, and 18 other cities. About 600 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in WI: $6,500.