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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology
Sterling, Illinois · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 211 East 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 · Phone: see website
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology is a trade school in Sterling, Illinois offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not appear to participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs.
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 |
|---|
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 is a trade school located in Sterling, Illinois. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited. This campus is associated with the cosmetology-schools program family. Specific top programs beyond this general family are not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, such as FAFSA or Pell Grants, does not appear to apply here, as the title IV status is listed as No.
Regarding outcomes, the completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is consistent with the school not participating in Title IV programs.
Because only the program family and accreditation are documented, it is not possible to say from this data alone whether the programs are short certificate tracks or longer associate-level training, or how well suited the school is to adult career-changers. Prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule, and cost, and can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any additional outcome data that may become available.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus is associated with the cosmetology-schools program family. Specific individual programs are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, federal data indicates this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants would not apply here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as not reported for this campus.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the data provided; this can affect tuition and financial aid eligibility, so it's worth confirming directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about schedule and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the data provided; check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for a possible listing.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data.
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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.