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Cameo Beauty Academy
Oak Lawn, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9714 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · Phone: (708) 636-4660 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jul 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Cameo Beauty Academy has a 59.1% completion rate, near the Illinois state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $10,929 and median earnings of $24,513 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Cameo Beauty Academy is $19,983, federal financial aid can be used here, and 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
| Skincare specialists | $31,200 | $45,330 | $47,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $15,428 | $18,923 | $11,268 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $15,428 | $18,923 | $11,268 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $15,428 | $18,923 | $11,268 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus's most commonly awarded programs are cosmetology schools (30 completers) and esthetician schools (17 completers), out of 3 total program offerings serving an undergraduate enrollment of 82.
Federal data show a completion rate of 59.1%, which is near the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,929. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,513. The annual cost of attendance is $19,983, and 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult career-changers considering this school should weigh the reported earnings figure against the cost of attendance and debt levels before enrolling. To verify current accreditation status and see the underlying federal data yourself, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cameo Beauty Academy's top programs are cosmetology schools (30 completers) and esthetician schools (17 completers), among 3 total program offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 66.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 59.1%, which is near the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,929, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,513, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $19,983 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical debt loads compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (708) 636-4660 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?143464.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused cosmetology and esthetician training, which may suit those seeking a specific trade credential, but specific fit for career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (708) 636-4660 for guidance on state licensing for cosmetology or esthetics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cameo Beauty Academy at (708) 636-4660 or through its website, https://www.cameobeautyacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?143464 to compare similar programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.