Esthetician Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 34 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 2 public and 32 private. Together they graduated 2,252 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,350 to $17,250, with a median of $13,184 across the 33 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,931 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at G Skin & Beauty Institute, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview and G Skin & Beauty Institute.

34
Schools with this program
2,252
Graduates last year
$13,184
Median program tuition
$25,931
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in Illinois

All 34 esthetician schools in Illinois

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G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
327
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,171
Type
Private for-profit

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Oakbrook, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
233
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,765
Type
Private for-profit

Universal Spa Training Academy

Downers Grove, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
140
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,516
Type
Private for-profit

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

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Program tuition
$13,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
99
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,517
Type
Private for-profit

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, IL

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Program tuition
$12,850
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,662
Type
Private for-profit

John Amico School of Hair Design

Oak Forest, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,409
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,636
Type
Private for-profit

Hair Professionals Career College

Palos Hills, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,719
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,713
Type
Private for-profit

Cameo Beauty Academy

Oak Lawn, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,819
Type
Private for-profit

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Hair Professionals Career College

Sycamore, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,219
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,090
Type
Private for-profit

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,393
Type
Private for-profit

Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,500
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,895
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $13,184 (range $8,350 to $17,250, 33 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Reflections Academy of Beauty ($8,350), Paul Mitchell the School-Normal ($8,399) and Rosel School of Cosmetology ($9,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (5 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 32 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,931 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Illinois?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Rend Lake College and Kishwaukee College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.