Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs

CIP 1204 · Personal & Culinary Services · ranked by median earnings four years after completion

1049 institutions report graduate earnings for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $26,566 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32× and 28% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, 1028 of the 1054 programs with both earnings and a benchmark fall below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026); the rest clear it.

National ranking

Institutions offering Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, ranked by median earnings four years out.
#	Institution	Earn 4yr	% > threshold	Median debt	Debt/earn	Earnings premium	2 of 3 yrs
1	Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute SeattleWA · UG cert	$43,507 n=118	100%	$7,673	0.18×	Above +2%	Below 1/2
2	Hair Academy School of Barbering & BeautyDE · UG cert	$41,297 n=20	–	$9,500	0.23×	Above +7%	–
3	Warrensburg Area Career CenterMO · UG cert	$40,423 n=16	–	–	–	Above +13%	Below 1/2
4	Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute MinneapolisMN · UG cert	$39,570 n=373	60%	$6,333	0.16×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
5	San Jose City CollegeCA · UG cert	$39,039 n=26	–	–	–	Above +2%	–
6	Aveda Institute-DenverCO · UG cert	$39,029 n=303	47%	$9,833	0.25×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
7	Madison Area Technical CollegeWI · UG cert	$39,022 n=43	–	$8,875	0.23×	Above +0%	–
8	Saint Paul CollegeMN · UG cert	$38,855 n=85	54% 1yr	$7,597	0.20×	Below -3%	Below 2/2
9	Catherine Hinds Institute of EstheticsMA · UG cert	$38,769 n=223	30%	$6,303	0.16×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
10	Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-ShorelineWA · UG cert	$38,683 n=55	51% 5yr	$12,344	0.32×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
11	San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncCA · UG cert	$38,673 n=186	34%	$6,333	0.16×	Above +1%	Below 1/2
12	Branford Academy of Hair & CosmetologyCT · UG cert	$38,466 n=27	–	$9,500	0.25×	Below -9%	–
13	Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-BridgeportCT · UG cert	$38,466 n=27	–	$9,500	0.25×	Below -9%	–
14	Aveda Institute-ProvoUT · UG cert	$38,115 n=71	51%	$8,166	0.21×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
15	Paul Mitchell the School-DenverCO · UG cert	$38,056 n=141	25%	$9,833	0.26×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
16	The Esthetic InstituteVA · UG cert	$38,044 n=70	47% 1yr	$6,333	0.17×	Above +0%	–
17	Academy of Cosmetology IncMT · UG cert	$38,001 n=21	–	$6,000	0.16×	Above +10%	–
18	Institute of Advanced Medical EstheticsVA · UG cert	$37,985 n=32	–	$6,333	0.17×	Below +0%	Below 2/2
19	Florida State College at JacksonvilleFL · UG cert	$37,819 n=33	49% 1yr	$6,498	0.17×	Above +12%	Below 1/2
20	Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal WinchesterOH · UG cert	$37,682 n=56	30%	$9,833	0.26×	Above +2%	Below 1/2
21	Cinta Aveda InstituteCA · UG cert	$37,484 n=237	43%	$6,333	0.17×	Below -3%	Below 2/2
22	The Salon Professional Academy-LewisvilleTX · UG cert	$37,415 n=79	35%	$7,917	0.21×	Above +5%	Below 1/2
23	Professional's Choice Hair Design AcademyIL · UG cert	$37,203 n=16	–	$8,645	0.23×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
24	Johnson County Community CollegeKS · UG cert	$37,166 n=37	56% 5yr	$5,299	0.14×	Above +2%	Below 1/2
25	North Shore Community CollegeMA · UG cert	$37,055 n=25	–	$5,500	0.15×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
26	The Salon Professional Academy-St CharlesMO · UG cert	$36,905 n=121	25%	$7,917	0.21×	Above +3%	Below 1/2
27	Paul Mitchell the School-EsaniGA · UG cert	$36,835 n=243	19%	$9,833	0.27×	Above +4%	Below 1/2
28	The Salon Professional Academy-FargoND · UG cert	$36,803 n=67	39%	$12,000	0.33×	Below -10%	Below 2/2
29	Raritan Valley Community CollegeNJ · UG cert	$36,696 n=19	–	–	–	Below -8%	–
30	Medspa AcademiesUT · UG cert	$36,624 n=167	30%	$8,443	0.23×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
31	Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern AestheticsNV · UG cert	$36,624 n=167	30%	$8,443	0.23×	Below -3%	–
32	Advanced College of CosmetologyWI · UG cert	$36,524 n=21	–	$11,110	0.30×	Below -6%	–
33	Pickens Technical CollegeCO · UG cert	$36,349 n=87	34% 5yr	–	–	Below -13%	Below 2/2
34	Capri College-Cedar RapidsIA · UG cert	$36,283 n=108	40%	$7,842	0.22×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
35	The Hair AcademyND · UG cert	$36,244 n=41	51% 1yr	$11,344	0.31×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
36	Ann Webb Skin InstituteTX · UG cert	$36,187 n=68	25% 1yr	$7,917	0.22×	Above +1%	–
37	PCI Academy-AmesIA · UG cert	$36,179 n=216	31%	$6,333	0.17×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
38	PCI Academy-Iowa CityIA · UG cert	$36,179 n=216	31%	$6,333	0.17×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
39	PCI Academy-PlymouthMN · UG cert	$36,179 n=216	31%	$6,333	0.17×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
40	Fortis CollegeAL · UG cert	$36,102 n=24	75%	$10,800	0.30×	Above +5%	Below 1/2
41	Fortis Institute-PensacolaFL · UG cert	$36,102 n=24	75%	$10,800	0.30×	Above +7%	Below 1/2
42	Nova Academy of CosmetologyMN · UG cert	$36,079 n=124	23%	$8,467	0.23×	Below -10%	Below 2/2
43	New York Institute of BeautyNY · UG cert	$35,986 n=162	25%	$5,456	0.15×	Below -5%	Below 2/2
44	Barber & Beauty Institute of New YorkNY · UG cert	$35,980 n=67	38% 5yr	$3,429	0.10×	Below -5%	Below 2/2
45	Aveda Fredric's Institute-IndianapolisIN · UG cert	$35,969 n=225	26%	$8,624	0.24×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
46	Paul Mitchell the School-Federal WayWA · UG cert	$35,881 n=254	38%	$10,555	0.29×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
47	Waukesha County Technical CollegeWI · UG cert	$35,835 n=19	–	$8,675	0.24×	Below -8%	–
48	Capri College-DavenportIA · UG cert	$35,754 n=117	25%	$7,796	0.22×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
49	Cortiva InstituteMD · UG cert	$35,636 n=186	30%	$6,967	0.20×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
50	VICI Beauty SchoolWI · UG cert	$35,611 n=139	71%	$6,216	0.17×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
51	Avenue Five InstituteTX · UG cert	$35,555 n=232	38%	$7,917	0.22×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
52	Avenue Five Institute-South Austin CampusTX · UG cert	$35,555 n=232	38%	$7,917	0.22×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
53	The University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyIL · UG cert	$35,516 n=32	–	$7,917	0.22×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
54	Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care TrainingNY · UG cert	$35,505 n=28	–	$6,333	0.18×	Below -7%	–
55	Stewart SchoolSD · UG cert	$35,447 n=110	39%	$6,211	0.17×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
56	The Institute of Beauty and WellnessWI · UG cert	$35,396 n=269	30%	$6,333	0.18×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
57	The Institute of Beauty and Wellness MadisonWI · UG cert	$35,396 n=269	30%	$6,333	0.18×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
58	Hands on TherapyTX · UG cert	$35,352 n=18	–	$9,500	0.27×	Below -1%	–
59	Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic BodyworkPA · UG cert	$35,310 n=128	23%	$3,167	0.09×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
60	The Salon Professional AcademySD · UG cert	$35,291 n=40	47% 5yr	$9,835	0.28×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
61	Lake Area Technical CollegeSD · UG cert	$35,222 n=23	–	$12,000	0.34×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
62	Champ's Barber SchoolPA · UG cert	$35,126 n=19	–	$13,330	0.38×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
63	Champ's Barber School-LebanonPA · UG cert	$35,126 n=19	–	–	–	Below -7%	–
64	Fort Myers Technical CollegeFL · UG cert	$35,118 n=21	–	–	–	Above +4%	–
65	South Hills Beauty AcademyPA · UG cert	$34,978 n=188	25%	$3,431	0.10×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
66	The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness ChicagoIL · UG cert	$34,973 n=136	32%	$7,917	0.23×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
67	Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeWI · UG cert	$34,901 n=40	–	$8,174	0.23×	Below -10%	Below 2/2
68	EINE IncMA · UG cert	$34,794 n=24	–	$6,333	0.18×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
69	Wake Technical Community CollegeNC · UG cert	$34,789 n=28	–	$8,048	0.23×	Above +1%	–
70	Modern Beauty AcademyCA · UG cert	$34,783 n=27	–	$8,896	0.26×	Below -10%	Below 2/2
71	Top Nails & Hair Beauty SchoolUT · UG cert	$34,761 n=39	–	–	–	Below -13%	Below 2/2
72	Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-FargoND · UG cert	$34,692 n=110	29%	$8,700	0.25×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
73	Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand ForksND · UG cert	$34,692 n=110	29%	$8,700	0.25×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
74	The Salon Professional Academy-TonawandaNY · UG cert	$34,686 n=171	19%	$6,333	0.18×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
75	The Salon Professional Academy-NashvilleTN · UG cert	$34,680 n=40	55%	$9,833	0.28×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
76	Empire Beauty School-HooksettNH · UG cert	$34,674 n=196	22%	$8,389	0.24×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
77	Empire Beauty School-LaconiaNH · UG cert	$34,674 n=196	22%	$8,389	0.24×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
78	International Beauty SchoolWV · UG cert	$34,654 n=54	43% 5yr	$6,333	0.18×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
79	Universal Spa Training AcademyIL · UG cert	$34,649 n=95	43%	$7,917	0.23×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
80	Paul Mitchell the School-PhoenixAZ · UG cert	$34,623 n=78	51%	$17,559	0.51×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
81	Lowell Academy Hairstyling InstituteMA · UG cert	$34,606 n=56	38%	$7,500	0.22×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
82	Keune Academy by 124GA · UG cert	$34,603 n=87	31%	$9,833	0.28×	Below -2%	Below 2/2
83	Jupiter Beauty AcademyMA · UG cert	$34,472 n=122	31%	$3,326	0.10×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
84	Keene Beauty AcademyNH · UG cert	$34,453 n=30	–	$9,833	0.28×	Below -22%	–
85	Denmark CollegeIN · UG cert	$34,448 n=79	20%	$9,962	0.29×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
86	Aveda Institute-Des MoinesIA · UG cert	$34,437 n=130	59%	$11,937	0.35×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
87	P B Cosmetology Education CenterNJ · UG cert	$34,406 n=139	22%	$7,667	0.22×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
88	The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseCA · UG cert	$34,325 n=124	17%	$6,333	0.18×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
89	Artistic Academy of Hair DesignNJ · UG cert	$34,312 n=131	40%	$5,500	0.16×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
90	Paul Mitchell the School-AustinTX · UG cert	$34,304 n=111	48%	$9,833	0.29×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
91	La James International College-Cedar FallsIA · UG cert	$34,236 n=20	37% 5yr	$12,000	0.35×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
92	Paul Mitchell the School-St LouisMO · UG cert	$34,201 n=167	38%	$9,833	0.29×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
93	New England Hair AcademyMA · UG cert	$33,931 n=122	31%	–	–	Below -22%	Below 2/2
94	Academy of Massage and BodyworkDE · UG cert	$33,881 n=62	30% 1yr	$6,333	0.19×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
95	Skinworks School of Advanced SkincareUT · UG cert	$33,815 n=79	23%	$7,450	0.22×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
96	Paul Mitchell the School-SpokaneWA · UG cert	$33,791 n=106	31%	$10,556	0.31×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
97	International Academy of StyleNV · UG cert	$33,691 n=107	28%	$8,281	0.25×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
98	Baldwin Beauty School-North AustinTX · UG cert	$33,683 n=133	17%	$7,353	0.22×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
99	Baldwin Beauty School-South AustinTX · UG cert	$33,683 n=133	17%	$7,353	0.22×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
100	Paul Mitchell the School-ColumbusOH · UG cert	$33,519 n=150	30%	$9,833	0.29×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
101	COLLECTIV Academy-WorcesterMA · UG cert	$33,478 n=248	35%	$6,222	0.19×	Below -23%	Below 2/2
102	Avalon Institute-Las VegasNV · UG cert	$33,458 n=744	28%	$7,426	0.22×	Below -11%	–
103	Avalon Institute-LaytonUT · UG cert	$33,458 n=744	28%	$7,426	0.22×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
104	Avalon Institute-MesaAZ · UG cert	$33,458 n=744	28%	$7,426	0.22×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
105	Avalon Institute-PhoenixAZ · UG cert	$33,458 n=744	28%	$7,426	0.22×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
106	Spa Tech Institute-North AndoverMA · UG cert	$33,429 n=306	28%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -23%	–
107	Spa Tech Institute-PlymouthMA · UG cert	$33,429 n=306	28%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -23%	Below 2/2
108	Spa Tech Institute-WestboroMA · UG cert	$33,429 n=306	28%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -23%	Below 2/2
109	Spa Tech Institute-WestbrookME · UG cert	$33,429 n=306	28%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
110	Phagans School of Hair DesignOR · UG cert	$33,405 n=158	18%	$8,382	0.25×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
111	The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolMD · UG cert	$33,349 n=220	26%	$9,833	0.29×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
112	The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolMD · UG cert	$33,349 n=220	26%	$9,833	0.29×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
113	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEIL · UG cert	$33,327 n=133	42%	$9,000	0.27×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
114	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale HeightsIL · UG cert	$33,327 n=133	42%	$9,000	0.27×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
115	Blake Austin CollegeCA · UG cert	$33,308 n=105	26%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -13%	Below 2/2
116	Clover Park Technical CollegeWA · Associate	$33,290 n=30	–	$11,412	0.34×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
117	Oehrlein School of CosmetologyIL · UG cert	$33,287 n=28	–	$9,833	0.29×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
118	Paul Mitchell the School-MerrillvilleIN · UG cert	$33,230 n=58	–	$9,833	0.30×	Below -11%	–
119	Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-EverettWA · UG cert	$33,219 n=442	13%	$7,904	0.24×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
120	Model College of Hair DesignMN · UG cert	$33,127 n=84	30%	$8,454	0.26×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
121	Academy of Hair TechnologySC · UG cert	$33,104 n=43	–	$4,233	0.13×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
122	Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver CampusWA · UG cert	$33,069 n=271	38%	$7,917	0.24×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
123	Aveda Institute-PortlandOR · UG cert	$33,069 n=271	38%	$7,917	0.24×	Below -10%	Below 2/2
124	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-ElginIL · UG cert	$33,019 n=242	14%	$9,000	0.27×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
125	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-LibertyvilleIL · UG cert	$33,019 n=242	14%	$9,000	0.27×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
126	The Salon Professional Academy-AppletonWI · UG cert	$32,971 n=61	28%	$10,311	0.31×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
127	G Skin & Beauty InstituteIL · UG cert	$32,941 n=264	37%	$7,917	0.24×	Below -13%	Below 2/2
128	The Salon Professional Academy-OnalaskaWI · UG cert	$32,924 n=62	36%	$12,000	0.36×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
129	Trident Technical CollegeSC · UG cert	$32,849 n=16	–	–	–	Below -5%	–
130	Northwood Technical CollegeWI · UG cert	$32,846 n=42	–	$5,500	0.17×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
131	Empire Beauty School-SomersworthNH · UG cert	$32,807 n=123	17%	$7,819	0.24×	Below -26%	Below 2/2
132	Paul Mitchell the School-ChicagoIL · UG cert	$32,777 n=244	39%	$12,513	0.38×	Below -13%	Below 2/2
133	Penrose AcademyAZ · UG cert	$32,738 n=258	31%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
134	Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsAZ · UG cert	$32,667 n=174	29%	$7,917	0.24×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
135	Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and WellnessNJ · UG cert	$32,653 n=300	21%	$5,500	0.17×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
136	Grabber School of Hair DesignMO · UG cert	$32,637 n=163	17%	$9,715	0.30×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
137	G Skin & Beauty InstituteIL · UG cert	$32,611 n=258	24%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
138	Aveda Institute-Chapel HillNC · UG cert	$32,580 n=234	22%	$6,333	0.19×	Below -5%	Below 2/2
139	Jean Madeline Aveda InstitutePA · UG cert	$32,493 n=226	34%	$9,588	0.29×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
140	Cape Coral Technical CollegeFL · UG cert	$32,474 n=31	–	–	–	Below -4%	–
141	Tennessee College of Applied Technology NashvilleTN · UG cert	$32,396 n=87	47% 5yr	–	–	Below -7%	Below 2/2
142	Athens Technical CollegeGA · UG cert	$32,372 n=29	46% 5yr	–	–	Below -8%	Below 2/2
143	Pivot Point AcademyIL · UG cert	$32,317 n=77	62%	$9,833	0.30×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
144	Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoCA · UG cert	$32,313 n=448	23%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
145	Barber School of PittsburghPA · UG cert	$32,310 n=83	21% 1yr	$13,583	0.42×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
146	Aveda Fredric's Institute-CincinnatiOH · UG cert	$32,291 n=210	37%	$9,823	0.30×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
147	Douglas Education CenterPA · Associate	$32,245 n=121	31%	$12,000	0.37×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
148	Avalon Institute-AuroraCO · UG cert	$32,200 n=55	42%	$6,185	0.19×	Below -23%	Below 2/2
149	Paul Mitchell the School-East BayCA · UG cert	$32,183 n=127	40%	$12,850	0.40×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
150	Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado SpringsCO · UG cert	$32,158 n=128	33%	$9,834	0.31×	Below -23%	Below 2/2
151	Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolPA · UG cert	$32,158 n=52	–	$7,638	0.24×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
152	Rudy & Kelly Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolVA · UG cert	$32,153 n=143	32%	$13,000	0.40×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
153	COLLECTIV Academy-CranstonRI · UG cert	$32,091 n=128	30%	$10,366	0.32×	Below -24%	Below 2/2
154	Montana Academy of SalonsMT · UG cert	$32,076 n=54	43% 5yr	$10,292	0.32×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
155	Culpeper Cosmetology Training CenterVA · UG cert	$32,072 n=22	–	$10,466	0.33×	Below -16%	–
156	Turning Point Beauty CollegeAZ · UG cert	$31,950 n=34	–	$6,922	0.22×	Below -13%	–
157	Aveda Institute-ColumbusOH · UG cert	$31,932 n=453	17%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -13%	Below 2/2
158	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NWIL · UG cert	$31,930 n=191	29%	$7,307	0.23×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
159	Paul Mitchell the School-JacksonvilleFL · UG cert	$31,923 n=363	38%	$12,389	0.39×	Below -5%	Below 2/2
160	Tint School of Makeup & CosmetologyTX · UG cert	$31,920 n=326	23%	$5,720	0.18×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
161	Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-DallasTX · UG cert	$31,920 n=326	23%	$5,720	0.18×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
162	The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado SpringsCO · UG cert	$31,909 n=91	28% 1yr	$6,333	0.20×	Below -23%	–
163	Eastern Virginia Career CollegeVA · UG cert	$31,895 n=18	–	$7,917	0.25×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
164	Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New YorkNY · UG cert	$31,847 n=188	39%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
165	Greater Johnstown Career and Technology CenterPA · UG cert	$31,811 n=18	–	–	–	Below -16%	–
166	PJ's College of Cosmetology-RichmondIN · UG cert	$31,741 n=17	–	$10,667	0.34×	Below -15%	–
167	SOHO Hair AcademyIA · UG cert	$31,740 n=22	47% 5yr	$9,350	0.29×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
168	Mandalyn AcademyUT · UG cert	$31,712 n=48	33%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
169	Summit Salon AcademyFL · UG cert	$31,669 n=127	28%	$7,389	0.23×	Below -6%	Below 2/2
170	Manatee Technical CollegeFL · UG cert	$31,648 n=51	27% 1yr	–	–	Below -6%	–
171	Xenon A Stephanie Moss AcademyNE · UG cert	$31,642 n=199	39%	$9,500	0.30×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
172	Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeCA · UG cert	$31,632 n=113	33%	$8,802	0.28×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
173	Greenville Technical CollegeSC · UG cert	$31,625 n=17	–	–	–	Below -8%	Below 2/2
174	Paul Mitchell the School-RaleighNC · UG cert	$31,587 n=98	33%	$11,175	0.35×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
175	Cortiva InstituteFL · UG cert	$31,545 n=303	16%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
176	Cortiva InstituteFL · UG cert	$31,545 n=303	16%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -7%	Below 2/2
177	Phagans School of BeautyOR · UG cert	$31,545 n=34	–	$8,891	0.28×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
178	Image Maker Beauty InstituteTN · UG cert	$31,488 n=47	–	$9,833	0.31×	Below -10%	–
179	IBMC CollegeCO · UG cert	$31,427 n=240	17%	$6,399	0.20×	Below -24%	Below 2/2
180	Paul Mitchell the School-IndianapolisIN · UG cert	$31,418 n=96	34%	$9,811	0.31×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
181	Douglas Education CenterPA · UG cert	$31,412 n=54	40% 5yr	$8,750	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
182	Paul Mitchell the School-AlbuquerqueNM · UG cert	$31,385 n=145	19%	$10,556	0.34×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
183	Urban Academy of BeautyNM · UG cert	$31,385 n=145	19%	$10,556	0.34×	Below -4%	Below 2/2
184	The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar FallsIA · UG cert	$31,335 n=28	–	$12,000	0.38×	Below -19%	–
185	Missouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsMO · UG cert	$31,330 n=56	25% 5yr	$9,500	0.30×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
186	J D Academy of Salon and SpaCA · UG cert	$31,308 n=89	25% 1yr	$6,211	0.20×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
187	O'Briens Aveda InstituteVT · UG cert	$31,291 n=80	40%	$8,379	0.27×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
188	Palm Beach State CollegeFL · UG cert	$31,237 n=80	28%	$4,500	0.14×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
189	Aesthetic Science InstituteNY · UG cert	$31,227 n=101	20%	$3,666	0.12×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
190	The Chrysm Institute of EstheticsVA · UG cert	$31,213 n=139	16%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
191	Cosmetology & Spa AcademyIL · UG cert	$31,208 n=177	32% 1yr	$9,833	0.32×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
192	Suncoast Technical CollegeFL · UG cert	$31,193 n=18	–	–	–	Below -8%	–
193	Entourage Institute of Beauty and EstheticsNE · UG cert	$31,183 n=36	–	$12,000	0.39×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
194	Guilford Technical Community CollegeNC · UG cert	$31,179 n=26	–	$16,000	0.51×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
195	Emily Griffith Technical CollegeCO · UG cert	$31,118 n=129	32% 1yr	–	–	Below -25%	–
196	Paul Mitchell the School-RenoNV · UG cert	$31,110 n=136	24%	$10,500	0.34×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
197	Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake CityUT · UG cert	$31,100 n=246	39%	$10,555	0.34×	Below -22%	Below 2/2
198	Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCA · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
199	Paul Mitchell the School-MichiganMI · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -11%	Below 2/2
200	Paul Mitchell the School-OrlandoFL · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
201	Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode IslandRI · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -26%	Below 2/2
202	Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoCA · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
203	Paul Mitchell the School-TampaFL · UG cert	$31,080 n=832	29%	$7,232	0.23×	Below -8%	Below 2/2
204	University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyIL · UG cert	$31,060 n=33	55% 5yr	$7,917	0.26×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
205	Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa AcademyWA · UG cert	$31,040 n=65	–	$7,917	0.26×	Below -27%	–
206	Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolNJ · UG cert	$31,012 n=28	–	–	–	Below -22%	–
207	Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKS · UG cert	$30,972 n=55	–	$3,000	0.10×	Below -15%	–
208	Eric Fisher AcademyKS · UG cert	$30,956 n=174	20%	$9,339	0.30×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
209	Austin's Beauty College IncTN · UG cert	$30,938 n=30	28% 1yr	$7,917	0.26×	Below -12%	–
210	La James International College-DavenportIA · UG cert	$30,930 n=49	–	$8,083	0.26×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
211	The Professional Hair Design AcademyWI · UG cert	$30,905 n=36	–	$10,500	0.34×	Below -21%	–
212	Palomar Institute of CosmetologyCA · UG cert	$30,892 n=146	32%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -20%	Below 2/2
213	Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeGA · UG cert	$30,855 n=39	–	$3,000	0.10×	Below -13%	Below 2/2
214	Aveda Institute-Tampa BayFL · UG cert	$30,853 n=393	30%	$7,455	0.24×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
215	Paul Mitchell the School-North HavenCT · UG cert	$30,850 n=169	24%	$6,333	0.20×	Below -27%	Below 2/2
216	The Salon Professional Academy-AltoonaPA · UG cert	$30,814 n=73	42% 5yr	$8,028	0.26×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
217	The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DCDC · UG cert	$30,814 n=73	42% 5yr	$8,028	0.26×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
218	Hair Professionals Career CollegeIL · UG cert	$30,799 n=30	–	$9,833	0.32×	Below -18%	Below 2/2
219	Erie 1 BOCESNY · UG cert	$30,792 n=53	53% 5yr	$5,023	0.16×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
220	Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri ColumbiaMO · UG cert	$30,786 n=93	22% 1yr	$9,500	0.31×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
221	Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and CosmetologyOR · UG cert	$30,713 n=62	37%	$8,973	0.29×	Below -16%	Below 2/2
222	Paul Mitchell the School-Fort LauderdaleFL · UG cert	$30,710 n=149	24%	$6,492	0.21×	Below -9%	Below 2/2
223	Paul Mitchell the School-SchenectadyNY · UG cert	$30,710 n=149	24%	$6,492	0.21×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
224	Long Island Nail Skin & Hair InstituteNY · UG cert	$30,708 n=115	34%	$4,045	0.13×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
225	Beauty Culture School LLCPA · UG cert	$30,695 n=43	–	$8,189	0.27×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
226	Summit Salon AcademyWA · UG cert	$30,654 n=93	54%	$7,916	0.26×	Below -28%	Below 2/2
227	Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsWI · UG cert	$30,611 n=124	23% 1yr	$9,833	0.32×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
228	Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsMO · UG cert	$30,611 n=124	23% 1yr	$9,833	0.32×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
229	Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsWI · UG cert	$30,611 n=124	23% 1yr	$9,833	0.32×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
230	Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsWI · UG cert	$30,611 n=124	23% 1yr	$9,833	0.32×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
231	Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-CovingtonLA · UG cert	$30,570 n=2,105	27%	$7,917	0.26×	Below -12%	Below 2/2
232	TIGI Hairdressing Academy NewtownCT · UG cert	$30,560 n=87	33%	$9,833	0.32×	Below -28%	Below 2/2
233	L Makeup InstituteNV · UG cert	$30,523 n=71	–	$3,880	0.13×	Below -19%	–
234	New Dimensions SchoolMO · UG cert	$30,450 n=16	–	$9,500	0.31×	Below -15%	Below 2/2
235	California College of Barbering and CosmetologyCA · UG cert	$30,415 n=30	28% 1yr	$8,280	0.27×	Below -21%	–
236	Northwest College-BeavertonOR · UG cert	$30,384 n=446	26%	$8,619	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
237	Northwest College-ClackamasOR · UG cert	$30,384 n=446	26%	$8,619	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
238	Northwest College-EugeneOR · UG cert	$30,384 n=446	26%	$8,619	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
239	Northwest College-MedfordOR · UG cert	$30,384 n=446	26%	$8,619	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
240	Northwest College-TualatinOR · UG cert	$30,384 n=446	26%	$8,619	0.28×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
241	The Beauty Institute-AmblerPA · UG cert	$30,370 n=199	12%	$10,556	0.35×	Below -19%	Below 2/2
242	Aveda Institute Tucson-AvondaleAZ · UG cert	$30,360 n=333	23%	$6,333	0.21×	Below -17%	–
243	Aveda Institute-PhoenixAZ · UG cert	$30,360 n=333	23%	$6,333	0.21×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
244	Aveda Institute-TucsonAZ · UG cert	$30,360 n=333	23%	$6,333	0.21×	Below -17%	Below 2/2
245	Lu Ross AcademyCA · UG cert	$30,318 n=319	22%	$6,333	0.21×	Below -21%	Below 2/2
246	Central Oklahoma CollegeOK · UG cert	$30,315 n=172	44% 5yr	$6,708	0.22×	Below -14%	Below 2/2
247	Garden City Community CollegeKS · UG cert	$30,306 n=23	–	$5,500	0.18×	Below -17%	–
248	Paul Mitchell the School-ProvoUT · UG cert	$30,300 n=498	24%	$9,546	0.32×	Below -24%	Below 2/2
249	Paul Mitchell the School-RichlandWA · UG cert	$30,300 n=498	24%	$9,546	0.32×	Below -29%	Below 2/2
250	Oliver Finley Academy of CosmetologyID · UG cert	$30,264 n=238	21%	$6,333	0.21×	Below -15%	Below 2/2

Showing the top 250 of 1054 institution-programs by median earnings; 804 lower-earning programs are omitted from the table for length.

% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.

By state, median earnings, 4 yrs out

State	Median earn 4yr	Programs
North Dakota	$35,468	4
South Dakota	$35,257	4
New Hampshire	$34,564	4
Massachusetts	$33,429	17
Montana	$32,076	3
Washington	$32,055	14
Delaware	$31,836	4
Minnesota	$31,351	10
Iowa	$31,133	16
Rhode Island	$31,080	3
Wisconsin	$30,758	22
Oregon	$30,384	14
Arizona	$30,360	17
Nevada	$30,250	11
Nebraska	$30,176	5
Connecticut	$29,749	8
Colorado	$29,612	18
New Jersey	$28,404	20
Utah	$28,291	23
New Mexico	$28,153	7
Illinois	$28,087	48
Maine	$27,755	3
Kansas	$27,621	16
Virginia	$27,578	15
Indiana	$27,229	22

States with at least 3 reporting Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, by median graduate earnings.

Frequently asked

Which colleges have the highest-paying Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs?

By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs in this dataset are Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle ($43,507), Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty ($41,297), Warrensburg Area Career Center ($40,423). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.

Are Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?

Indicatively, 1028 of the 1054 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.