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Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology
Bloomington, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 506 S McClun St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Phone: (309) 828-1884 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Oct 2023 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Bloomington, Illinois, offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data such as completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the Illinois state average completion rate is 58.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in Title IV, so federal financial aid like FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used here.
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 | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Bloomington, Illinois, located in a small-city setting. Federal data does not show an accreditor listed in DAPIP for this campus, and the school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here. The campus offers two program listings within the cosmetology-schools family, with cosmetology schools (31 completers) making up its main reported program.
Specific outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Illinois is 58.4 percent, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because this school does not offer federal financial aid, prospective students should plan to cover costs through private payment, personal financing, or scholarships offered directly by the school. The program is organized around cosmetology training rather than multi-year degree study, which may suit those seeking a focused, hands-on trade path, though specific program lengths are not stated in available data. Before enrolling, contact the school directly at (309) 828-1884 or visit hair-masters.com to confirm accreditation status, program length, and current costs, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any additional reported figures.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools (31 completers) being its main reported program area.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Federal data lists this school's accreditation status as 'not found in DAPIP,' meaning no accreditor is currently on record. Contact the school directly to confirm any accreditation it may hold.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Illinois state average completion rate for comparable programs is 58.4 percent, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
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 at (309) 828-1884 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school. This can affect tuition pricing, financial aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight compared with public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link, and contact the school directly at (309) 828-1884 or through hair-masters.com to confirm accreditation and program details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school or the Illinois cosmetology licensing board for specifics on required credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology at (309) 828-1884 or through its website, hair-masters.com, for enrollment and program information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide a direct comparison of this campus with nearby schools offering cosmetology programs. Reviewing the College Scorecard for other Illinois cosmetology schools can help with 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.