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Hair Professionals Career College
Sycamore, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2245 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178 · Phone: (815) 756-3596 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hair Professionals Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Sycamore, IL offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Hair Professionals Career College has a 66.7% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $23,568 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Hair Professionals Career College is $23,691, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 41.7% 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 |
| 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, 1–2 years | 19 | $18,937 | $17,118 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $18,937 | $17,118 | $9,833 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $18,937 | $17,118 | $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
Hair Professionals Career College is a private for-profit trade school located in Sycamore, Illinois, a small 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 funding, including FAFSA and Pell Grants). Its programs are concentrated in two fields: cosmetology schools (21 completers) and esthetician schools (7 completers), for a total of 3 program offerings and 28 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 55.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,568. The annual cost of attendance is $23,691, and 41.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enroll here.
This campus may suit students looking for focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year degree path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and program-length details not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hair Professionals Career College offers cosmetology schools (21 completers) and esthetician schools (7 completers), totaling 3 programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants; 41.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,568.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,691.
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, aid options, and accreditation type 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 (815) 756-3596 or via https://hairpros.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?145424.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not directly reported in federal data; the short, focused nature of cosmetology and esthetician training may appeal to career changers, but confirm scheduling and format with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state's cosmetology board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hair Professionals Career College at (815) 756-3596 or through its website at https://hairpros.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?145424 to compare similar programs.
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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.