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Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
Joliet, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2719 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435 · Phone: (815) 741-8224 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Joliet, IL offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 81.8% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate earnings of $30,341 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy is $17,799, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 31.5% of students receiving Pell.
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 | $15,639 | $16,169 | $8,645 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $15,639 | $16,169 | $8,645 |
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
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Joliet, Illinois, a large suburb. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's most awarded program is cosmetology, with 19 completers reported in federal data, out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 53 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.8%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,341. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,799, and 31.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because this campus concentrates on cosmetology training, it may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on program rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; however, program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top program family is cosmetology, with 19 program completers reported in federal data. A total of 2 program offerings are listed for this campus.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 31.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 81.8%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, according to federal data.
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 at (815) 741-8224 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,341, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,799.
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, financial aid eligibility rules, and institutional accountability requirements 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 (815) 741-8224 or via its website for schedule 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?148098.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or scheduling format, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported in this federal data set; contact the school or the Illinois cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy at (815) 741-8224 or visit https://www.pchairdesign.com/ for enrollment information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other cosmetology programs in the area.
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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.