Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Elaine Sterling Institute with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Elaine Sterling Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $17,000$1,9001000 Contact Hours9 Months $9,978
2Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $10,200$830600 Contact Hours7 Months $5,356
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,600$2,4001500 Contact Hours12 Months $16,042
4Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $9,546$1,320600 Contact Hours7 Months $12,154

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program which is the largest program at Elaine Sterling Institute.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $35,049 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Elaine Sterling Institutehas increased by 59.40% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Elaine Sterling Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Elaine Sterling Institute 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$8,547$10,934
2021$8,880$11,008
2022$9,343$11,054
2023$10,906$11,082
2024$16,493$18,556
Living Costs Trends Chart