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Skin Institute
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 25 Ronnie's Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63126 · Phone: (314) 843-2222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — May 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Aug 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Skin Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Louis, MO offering esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Skin Institute reports a 92.9% completion rate, above the Missouri state average of 69.3%, and median graduate earnings of $23,524 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Skin Institute is $19,195, federal financial aid can be used here, and 34.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $29,790 | $45,200 | $67,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 | 77 | $20,883 | $22,718 | $6,895 |
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
Skin Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. The school focuses on a single program family, esthetician schools, with 77 completers reported in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 88.
Federal outcomes data shows a completion rate of 92.9%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3% for similar programs. Median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $23,524. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,195, and 34.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because Skin Institute concentrates on a single, focused esthetician program rather than a range of degree paths, it may suit students seeking a direct route into one trade rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; 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 the underlying federal 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?
Skin Institute offers esthetician school training, with 77 program completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Skin Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 34.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 92.9%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
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 link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,524, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,195.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Skin Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid options compared with 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 (314) 843-2222 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460932.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single-program focus on esthetics may suit those seeking a direct path into one trade, though specific scheduling and pacing details are not reported in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Skin Institute by phone at (314) 843-2222 or through its website at https://www.skininstitute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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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.