If you are interested in a career in cosmetology or beauty, these schools might be good for you!
Average Salary: $27,000
Job Market: Expected to decline 1% from 2019-2029, which would take away ~9,200 jobs
Skills: Physical stamina (stand for a long time), creativity, people skills, attention to detail
Interests: Beauty, talking to people
Location: Chicago, at Halstead and Roosevelt
Major(s) Offered: Cosmetology, Barbering
What you get: Certification
Size: 87
Tuition: ~$23,000*
*Scholarships are available
Location: Chicago (one on Archer, one on Blue Island)
Major(s) Offered: Cosmetology
What you get: Certification
Size: 60
Tuition: $15,090
Link to Website (call or email to apply)
*They offer the Pell Grant, the SEOG Grant, and Federal Loans, but you cannot use the MAP Grant here
Location: Chicago in Uptown (northeast side of the city)
Major(s) Offered: Cosmetology
What you get: Advanced Certificate
Size: 7,673
Tuition: $3,500*
* Most students can attend City Colleges of Chicago for free. CCC also offers a scholarship if you have a GPA over 3.0