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Bell Mar Beauty College
Cicero, Illinois · Private for-profit career college
Address: 5717 W. Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804 · Phone: (708) 863-6644 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Cicero, Illinois, offering cosmetology programs. Accreditation status was not found in federal DAPIP records.
Federal outcome data such as completion rate, median debt, and earnings are not reported for this campus. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Illinois is 58.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Bell Mar Beauty College; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs, but Pell Grant recipient share is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school located in Cicero, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants. Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school before enrolling. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program, accounting for 29 completers among a total of 3 program offerings.
Federal completion rate data specific to this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for similar programs in Illinois is 58.4%, and how Bell Mar compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its focus on cosmetology, Bell Mar Beauty College may suit students seeking a hands-on, single-field program rather than a broad associate degree pathway; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should ask the school directly about scheduling and duration. To verify accreditation status and check for updated outcome figures, prospective students can contact the school at (708) 863-6644, visit https://www.bellmar.edu/, or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?364760.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bell Mar Beauty College offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program area and 29 completers reported. The campus lists a total of 3 programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for Bell Mar Beauty College was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database. Prospective students should contact the school directly at (708) 863-6644 to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants may be available to eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Illinois is 58.4%, but comparison to Bell Mar's own rate is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and program structure, so students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for schedule and duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
Prospective students can review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?364760 or contact the school directly at (708) 863-6644 or via https://www.bellmar.edu/.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Bell Mar Beauty College focuses on cosmetology, a hands-on trade field, which may suit career changers interested in that specific area. Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm fit directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bell Mar Beauty College at (708) 863-6644 or visit https://www.bellmar.edu/ for application details.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.