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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
Skokie, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 10024 Skokie Blvd, #301, Skokie, IL 60077 · Phone: (847) 329-9174 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Skokie, Illinois, offering esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 86.2% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,136 and median earnings of $25,148 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is $19,153, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 45.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 300–899 hours | 135 | $18,185 | $17,794 | $7,645 |
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
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Skokie, Illinois, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary offering is its esthetician program, which accounts for all 135 recorded completers here.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 86.2%, which is above the state average of 58.4% for similar programs in Illinois. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,136, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,148. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,153, and 45.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This single-program campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 141, may suit students interested specifically in esthetics and skin care as a focused career path rather than those seeking a broader associate degree or multi-program campus. Whether the program length and schedule fit a career changer's needs is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly using the school's official listing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute offers esthetician programs, which is its only recorded program family with 135 completers.
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 financial 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 86.2%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,136.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,148.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,153.
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, ownership, 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 at (847) 329-9174 or via https://www.estelle.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461582.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers is not reported in federal data; the single-program focus on esthetics suggests it targets students specifically interested in that field, but scheduling details are not available here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for information on state licensing for estheticians.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (847) 329-9174 or visit https://www.estelle.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461582 for nearby comparisons.
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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.