Cosmetology at G Skin & Beauty Institute

G Skin & Beauty Institute's cosmetology program outperforms most Illinois competitors where it matters most: in first-year earnings that actually support debt repayment. While graduates start at $18,987—above both the state and national medians—the real story is what happens next. Earnings jump 53% to $29,032 by year four, a trajectory that sets this program apart in a field where many graduates see minimal income growth. With debt held to just $7,917 (well below typical cosmetology programs), graduates owe less than half their first year's earnings, making this one of the more financially manageable paths in beauty education.

The program ranks in the 60th percentile among Illinois cosmetology schools, which means it beats three out of five competitors statewide on earnings. Yes, top programs like University of Aesthetics place graduates earning $24,000+ right away, but those often come with higher debt loads. G Skin's combination of modest debt and strong growth creates a different value equation: graduates may start slightly behind but aren't buried under payments while building their client base.

For parents concerned about their child's cosmetology career, this represents a lower-risk entry point. The debt is containable, the starting salary covers basics while establishing a book of business, and the earnings trajectory suggests graduates are successfully building sustainable careers. It's not the flashiest program in Illinois, but the math works in your child's favor.