Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc worth it?
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 184 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,541
Median earnings 4 years after
$38,644
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,926
Average net price
$18,333
Completion rate
87%
Completions (2024)
184
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
167
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,002 | $38,673 | 154 |
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 | 107 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 60 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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