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Hair Professionals Career College
Palos Hills, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 10321 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465 · Phone: (708) 430-1755 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hair Professionals Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Palos Hills, Illinois, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Hair Professionals Career College has a 71.4% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%; graduates carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $23,417 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Hair Professionals Career College is $20,010, federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used, and 53.4% of students receive 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 |
| 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, 300–899 hours | 17 | $13,532 | $14,879 | $8,203 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $13,532 | $14,879 | $8,203 |
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
Hair Professionals Career College is a private for-profit trade school located in Palos Hills, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The school's two main program families are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs (17 completers) and cosmetology programs (11 completers) making up its most-awarded credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.4%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,417. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,010, and 53.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Placement rate data is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 86 students, this campus may suit those seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a broad academic setting. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hair Professionals Career College offers esthetician school programs (17 completers) and cosmetology school programs (11 completers), its two program families.
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 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 and Pell Grants.
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%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,417, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,010.
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 costs and the amount of institutional aid available compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 (708) 430-1755 or visit hairpros.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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?367981.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm whether the format fits their needs.
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 the Illinois state licensing board for esthetics or cosmetology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hair Professionals Career College at (708) 430-1755 or through its website, hairpros.edu.
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/?367981 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.