Esthetician Schools in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL has 4 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 243 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,184 to $16,400, with a median of $13,755 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,584 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE and The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago.

4
Schools with this program
243
Graduates last year
$13,755
Median program tuition
$26,584
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 esthetician schools in Chicago, IL

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Also within 30 miles of Chicago

Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, IL

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

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Oakbrook, IL

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

Cameo Beauty Academy

Oak Lawn, IL

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

Hair Professionals Career College

Palos Hills, IL

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Program tuition
$13,719
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,713
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

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, IL

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

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

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

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Chicago, IL?

The median published tuition is $13,755 (range $13,184 to $16,400, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW ($13,184), Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE ($13,184) and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology ($14,325). 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 7 months to finish (6 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,584 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.