John Amico School of Hair Design
Oak Forest, IL 60452-2501
About John Amico School of Hair Design
John Amico School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Forest, Illinois, enrolling about 162 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.87% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (80.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Amico School of Hair Design | — | $18,035 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is John Amico School of Hair Design really?
Evidence: average net price at John Amico School of Hair Design versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at John Amico School of Hair Design is $18,035.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,035 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,636 above the Illinois median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $665 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
John Amico School of Hair Design: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for John Amico School of Hair Design—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$18,035
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,915 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,612 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,965 |
| $110,001+ | $23,310 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What John Amico School of Hair Design is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General37
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist33
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor30
See earnings & programs for more.
Is John Amico School of Hair Design a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
John Amico School of Hair Design is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for John Amico School of Hair Design.
Campus
Location
Oak Forest, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60452-2501
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 4% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
162
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 231
- Full-time share
- 23%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,917
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 64.73%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for John Amico School of Hair Design.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at John Amico School of Hair Design was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for John Amico School of Hair Design in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $5,403 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,495 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,243 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,092 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,063 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,107 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,691 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,222 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,774 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,726 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
John Amico School of Hair Design reported total enrollment of about 162 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (80.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.6%), and White (6.2%). About 64.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2024 is 162 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 231 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
9.68% 100% Completion Time
83.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.68% of students graduating from John Amico School of Hair Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do John Amico School of Hair Design graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of John Amico School of Hair Design.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $7,917. Average net price used in cost models: $18,035.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for John Amico School of Hair Design.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at John Amico School of Hair Design.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for John Amico School of Hair Design graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for John Amico School of Hair Design—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,443
- Illinois median 0.45× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 0.45× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.47× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
John Amico School of Hair Design at a glance
John Amico School of Hair Design
John Amico School of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution in Oak Forest, IL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American80.9%Hispanic or Latino8.6%White or Caucasian6.2%
Schools near John Amico School of Hair Design
Other campuses in Oak Forest, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Amico School of Hair Design located?
John Amico School of Hair Design is located in Oak Forest, IL.
How much does John Amico School of Hair Design cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,035 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at John Amico School of Hair Design?
John Amico School of Hair Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 231 students, Black or African American (80.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend John Amico School of Hair Design?
About 45.5% of students at John Amico School of Hair Design are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at John Amico School of Hair Design?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do John Amico School of Hair Design students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.
Is John Amico School of Hair Design public or private?
John Amico School of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Oak Forest, IL.
Is John Amico School of Hair Design an HBCU?
No. John Amico School of Hair Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is John Amico School of Hair Design a tribal college?
No. John Amico School of Hair Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is John Amico School of Hair Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, John Amico School of Hair Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.6%).
Is John Amico School of Hair Design religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for John Amico School of Hair Design in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.