Steven Papageorge Hair Academy

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois, offering certificate-level training in the beauty industry. Situated in a large city setting, the academy provides focused instruction in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General through a one-to-two-year certificate program designed to prepare students for licensure and careers in hair styling and salon work.

The academy enrolls 78 students (IPEDS 2023) and maintains a strong retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023), indicating that students who begin the program consistently continue through to the next period. The school reports a completion rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting solid outcomes for a specialized cosmetology program. Steven Papageorge Hair Academy holds an overall quality score of 63.33 out of 100.

As a less-than-two-year institution, the academy is designed for students seeking a direct path into the cosmetology profession without committing to a multi-year degree. The school's intimate class sizes, a natural benefit of its 78-student enrollment, allow for hands-on training and individualized attention in salon techniques and client services.