Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness worth it?
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (large city). It awarded 181 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and massage therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,964
Median earnings 4 years after
$35,085
Median earnings 10 years after
$31,723
Average net price
$12,897
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
181
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
186
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,029 | $35,396 | 267 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,115 | $33,922 | 41 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | Undergraduate certificate | $18,235 | N/A | 18 |
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 | 84 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 24 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 17 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Institute of Beauty and Wellness. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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