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Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park
Villa Park, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 617 W. North, Villa Park, IL 60181 · Phone: (630) 833-6118 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park is a private for-profit trade school in Villa Park, Illinois offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 71.4% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with graduates earning a median of $26,970 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park is reported at $15,532, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. About 40.0% 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 |
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 | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park is a private for-profit trade school located in Villa Park, Illinois, a large suburb. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Its primary offering is cosmetology, with the school's cosmetology program accounting for 20 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 51.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.4%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $26,970. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,532. About 40.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus focuses on a single trade family — cosmetology — rather than offering multiple program tracks or associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a focused, shorter-format credential rather than a multi-year degree. Program length itself is not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review the school's outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school for details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 20 recent completers in that field. It is the school's only reported program family.
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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.4%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (630) 833-6118 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,970 for graduates of this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $15,532.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and how financial aid and outcomes are regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (630) 833-6118 or via its website to confirm scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing career?
The school offers a single, focused cosmetology program rather than multiple degree tracks, which may suit those seeking a concentrated career-training option, though program length and schedule details are not reported here to confirm fit for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (630) 833-6118 or visit its website at https://cannellaschool.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include a direct comparison to other nearby cosmetology schools; prospective students can compare completion rates, costs, and earnings using the College Scorecard for individual schools in the area.
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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.