Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is a private for-profit trade school in Sterling, Illinois, enrolling about 59 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.26% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,463 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,391 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 59 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.26%
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 84
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling: what the data shows
Common questions about Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is located in Sterling, IL (ZIP 61081-3611).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling public or private?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,391.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,391 |
How big is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
Total enrollment: 59 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 84 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
150%-time completion rate: 59.26%.
First-year retention: 82.3%.
What do graduates of Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling earn?
Median earnings: $18,716 six years after entry; $21,463 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,833.
61.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.26%; median earnings $21,463 at 10 years; net price $12,391. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,391
2024 Value
In 2024 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,391.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,564 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,391 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling 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 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,189 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,750 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,598 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,548 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,679 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,609 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,158 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,048 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,560 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,521 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling reported total enrollment of about 59 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.3%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 61.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling in 2024 is 59 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 84 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.3%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.70% 100% Completion Time
59.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.70% of students graduating from Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling 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
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling.
Return on Investment
$9,833 Median Student Debt
$21,463 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
333.04% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,570
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is a private for-profit institution located in Sterling, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 59 students. Student body composition includes White (72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.3%), Black or African American (6.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.26%. Approximately 61.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Sterling, IL 61081-3611
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling located?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is located in Sterling, IL.
How much does Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,391 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling reports undergraduate enrollment of about 84 students, White (72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
About 48.0% of students at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling earn?
Median earnings are $18,716 six years after entry and $21,463 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling public or private?
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is a private for-profit institution located in Sterling, IL.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling an HBCU?
No. Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling a tribal college?
No. Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.3%).
Is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling 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
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- Great Lakes regional profile
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.