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Cosmetology Concepts Niles
Niles, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8057 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 · Phone: (847) 965-8061 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cosmetology Concepts Niles is a private for-profit trade school in Niles, Illinois offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Cosmetology Concepts Niles has a 100.0% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $20,303, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Cosmetology Concepts Niles is $22,231, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 40.3% of students receiving Pell.
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 | 14 | $18,231 | $16,786 | 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
Cosmetology Concepts Niles is a private for-profit trade school located in Niles, 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, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus is focused on a single program family: cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for its 14 recorded completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, well above the Illinois state average of 58.4% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates report median earnings of $20,303 ten years after entry. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,231, and 40.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
With only 31 undergraduate students enrolled and a narrow focus on cosmetology, this campus may suit those seeking a short, hands-on program in a single trade rather than a broad multi-program institution. Program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cosmetology Concepts Niles offers cosmetology programs, listed as its sole program family with 14 completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate reported is 100.0%, compared to a state average of 58.4% in Illinois, placing this campus above the state average.
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 (847) 965-8061 or review the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,303 per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,231.
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 levels and financial aid options 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 (847) 965-8061 or via its website to confirm.
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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?147642.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus is small, with 31 undergraduate students, and focuses on a single cosmetology program; program length and schedule details are not reported, so adult career-changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cosmetology Concepts Niles by phone at (847) 965-8061 or visit its website at https://johnnamicoschoolofhairdesign.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.