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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland
Highland, Indiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2549 Highway Ave, Highland, IN 46322 · Phone: (630) 528-3330 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland is a private for-profit trade school in Highland, Indiana offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland has a 75.0% completion rate, above the Indiana state average of 65.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,307 and median earnings of $22,374 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland is $24,086, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $24,440 | $44,450 | $52,390 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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, 300–899 hours | 177 | $15,814 | $17,543 | $7,307 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 53 | $15,814 | $17,543 | $7,307 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $15,814 | $17,543 | $7,307 |
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
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland is a private for-profit trade school located in Highland, Indiana, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's top programs are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, which together account for the bulk of its 234 trade program completers out of 319 undergraduate students enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.0%, which is above the Indiana state average of 65.5%. Graduates who take out loans carry a median debt of $7,307, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,374. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,086, and 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus appears best suited to students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree path, based on the program families offered. Adults changing careers should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, its top two program families, out of three total programs listed. These programs accounted for 177 and 57 completers respectively.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.0%, which is above the Indiana state average of 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $7,307, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $22,374.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,086.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, meaning it operates as a business rather than being state-funded or nonprofit-governed, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (630) 528-3330 or via 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 federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?150303.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The esthetician and cosmetology program families suggest hands-on, focused training that may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and length details are not reported here; verify directly with the school.
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 to learn what state licensing exams or certifications apply to its esthetician and cosmetology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland by phone at (630) 528-3330 or through its website at https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?150303 to compare similar 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.