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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
East Peoria, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL 61611 · Phone: (309) 699-1561 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Sep 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in East Peoria, Illinois, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology has an 81.0% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $18,890 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Oehrlein School of Cosmetology is $15,611, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 50.6% of students receiving 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 |
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 | 18 | $15,490 | $17,067 | $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
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in East Peoria, Illinois. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for tuition. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with 18 completers reported in cosmetology schools programs and an undergraduate enrollment of 65 students.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 81.0%, which is above the state average of 58.4% for comparable programs in Illinois. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,890. The annual cost of attendance is $15,611, and 50.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, with its single focused program family in cosmetology, may suit students seeking a concentrated, hands-on training path rather than a broad multi-program institution. Whether the format suits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences or view the College Scorecard entry for this school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology offers cosmetology programs, with 18 program completers reported in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 81.0%, 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 $9,833, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,890.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $15,611.
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 pricing and institutional funding sources 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 (309) 699-1561 or visit https://oehrleinschool.com/ to ask about program duration.
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 federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?147819.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This detail is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling and format options 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 directly for details on cosmetology licensing in Illinois.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Oehrlein School of Cosmetology at (309) 699-1561 or through its website, https://oehrleinschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?147819 to compare with other 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.