Career Training Path › Illinois › Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Rockford, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 6943 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 · Phone: (815) 639-9200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford is a private for-profit trade school in Rockford, Illinois, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 65.4% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $21,463 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford is $15,962, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 68.6% 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 | 40 | $17,414 | $15,182 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $17,414 | $15,182 | $9,833 |
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
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford is a private for-profit trade school located in Rockford, Illinois. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. The school awards credentials primarily in cosmetology, with cosmetology programs accounting for 42 of the recent completions recorded in federal data.
Federal outcomes data show a completion rate of 65.4%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,463. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,962, and 68.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Program count and enrollment (97 undergraduates) are modest, consistent with a small, focused single-trade campus.
This type of school tends to suit students seeking short, occupation-specific training in cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's pathway. Given the size and program focus, it may be a reasonable option for career changers interested specifically in cosmetology licensure preparation, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcomes data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools accounting for 42 recent program completions. It reports two total programs 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 (NACCAS), 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 student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 65.4%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4% per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,463 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,962.
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 pricing, ownership structure, and how outcomes compare to public or non-profit alternatives.
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 (815) 639-9200 or via its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260965.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single trade program (cosmetology) with a small enrollment of 97 students suggests it may suit those seeking focused, occupation-specific training, though fit for career changers is not explicitly assessed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (815) 639-9200 or visit its website at https://www.educatorsofbeauty.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare schools directly.
Other trade and career schools in Rockford, IL
- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-RockfordRockford, IL · 78% completion
- Rock Valley CollegeRockford, IL · 37% completion
- Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford, IL · 43% completion
- Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career CollegeRockford, IL · 66% completion
- College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL · 25% completion
- Lake Land CollegeMattoon, IL · 58% completion
- Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL · 69% completion
- Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL · 63% completion
See all trade and career schools in Illinois or search by ZIP code.
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.