Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling worth it?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Sterling, Illinois (small town), part of the Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology system. It awarded 32 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; nail technician manicurist; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is part of Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$18,731
Median earnings 4 years after
$23,398
Median earnings 10 years after
$21,463
Average net price
$12,391
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
32
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
59
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,383 | $22,634 | 87 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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