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Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare
Salt Lake City, Utah · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2121 South 230 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 · Phone: (801) 530-0001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare is a private for-profit trade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Skinworks reports a 73.2% completion rate, near Utah's state average of 77.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $35,562 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Skinworks is reported at $28,252, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 43.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
| Skincare specialists | $26,810 | $45,490 | $58,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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 | 49 | $22,383 | $18,498 | $7,450 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | $22,383 | $18,498 | $7,450 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $22,383 | $18,498 | $7,450 |
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
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare is a private for-profit trade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs. Its programs cluster in two families: cosmetology schools and esthetician schools, with cosmetology (51) and esthetician (45) training among its top offerings out of three total programs tracked.
Federal data show a completion rate of 73.2%, which is near the Utah state average of 77.4% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $35,562. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,252, and 43.7% of students received Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the roughly 117 undergraduate students rely on need-based aid. Trade completers for the most recent reporting period numbered 96.
This campus, located in a large suburb setting, may suit students pursuing focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year academic degree; specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students weighing a career change should confirm details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact Skinworks directly at (801) 530-0001, visit https://www.skinworks.edu/, or check the College Scorecard listing at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Skinworks offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology (51 students) and esthetician (45 students) as its top programs among three total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Skinworks is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Skinworks 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 73.2%, which is near the Utah state average of 77.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,562.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $28,252 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Skinworks is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the types of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (801) 530-0001 or via https://www.skinworks.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444857.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology and esthetician training suggests it may suit those seeking hands-on trade skills, but specific fit for career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Skinworks at (801) 530-0001 or visit https://www.skinworks.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology or esthetician schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard link for comparison tools.
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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.