Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills, Illinois · Private, for-profit · 50 undergraduates
Of 1 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,510 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,138 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,946 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,071 |
| $110k and up | $19,680 |
| All families (average) | $14,906 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,413 | -$10,669 | falls short | $13,583 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.