Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork worth it?
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 171 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,651
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,264
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,738
Average net price
$11,971
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
171
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
402
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,624 | $35,310 | 142 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,318 | $28,408 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 63 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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