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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Programs in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. build field-specific knowledge and practical skills for related work and further study.
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$17,057
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$22,420
Program length
2–4 years
Median est. total cost
$33,785
1074 schools with verified earnings data · estimated total cost available for 982 of 1081 program records.
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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. programs
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| School | Value Rating | 1-year earnings | 5-year earnings | Est. total cost | Credential | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $15,411 | $18,870 | $1,222 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Valdosta, GA |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $15,042 | $26,932 | $1,618 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Thomasville, GA |
| South Georgia Technical CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $15,702 | N/A | $2,316 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Americus, GA |
| Manatee Technical CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $21,731 | N/A | $3,598 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Bradenton, FL |
| Cleveland Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $11,762 | $17,944 | $1,980 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Shelby, NC |
| Cerritos CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $26,738 | $14,752 | $4,824 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Norwalk, CA |
| Cape Coral Technical CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $15,295 | N/A | $2,911 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Cape Coral, FL |
| George C Wallace Community College-DothanPublic | Outstanding Value | $12,218 | N/A | $2,328 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Dothan, AL |
| College of the MainlandPublic | Good Value | $12,723 | N/A | $2,671 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Texas City, TX |
| Bridgerland Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $21,281 | $16,521 | $4,653 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Logan, UT |
| Lake Land CollegePublic | Good Value | $18,707 | $31,004 | $4,485 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Mattoon, IL |
| Florida State College at JacksonvillePublic | Good Value | $29,668 | $21,869 | $8,215 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Jacksonville, FL |
| Erwin Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,607 | N/A | $5,564 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Tampa, FL |
| Florida Panhandle Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $15,356 | $18,192 | $4,591 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Chipley, FL |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $18,296 | $20,290 | $5,556 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Andalusia, AL |
| Texas Beauty CollegePrivate | Good Value | $18,670 | $20,890 | $5,837 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Haltom city, TX |
| West Georgia Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $15,303 | $21,930 | $4,889 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Waco, GA |
| Ogden-Weber Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,669 | N/A | $6,426 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Ogden, UT |
| Southwest Mississippi Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $15,291 | N/A | $5,025 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Summit, MS |
| Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana DiazPrivate | Good Value | $11,229 | $14,447 | $3,966 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Juana Diaz, PR |
| Metro Technology CentersPublic | Good Value | $25,104 | N/A | $9,076 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Central Piedmont Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $18,217 | $29,690 | $6,690 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Charlotte, NC |
| Gadsden State Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,107 | N/A | $7,030 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Gadsden, AL |
| Eastern Wyoming CollegePublic | Good Value | $24,995 | N/A | $9,528 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Torrington, WY |
| Career School of NYPrivate | Good Value | $16,087 | $25,195 | $6,533 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Staten Island, NY |
| Chattahoochee Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $16,494 | N/A | $6,780 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Marietta, GA |
| Technical College of the RockiesPublic | Good Value | $18,272 | $24,709 | $7,554 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Delta, CO |
| Branford Academy of Hair & CosmetologyPrivate | Good Value | $20,541 | N/A | $8,499 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Branford, CT |
| El Paso Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $14,933 | $23,733 | $6,380 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | El Paso, TX |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $20,613 | $24,742 | $9,242 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Albuquerque, NM |
| Hinds Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $17,704 | $16,611 | $8,079 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Raymond, MS |
| Pensacola State CollegePublic | Good Value | $17,103 | $22,904 | $7,874 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Pensacola, FL |
| Indian River State CollegePublic | Good Value | $16,011 | $22,421 | $7,592 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Citrus CollegePublic | Good Value | $17,054 | N/A | $8,229 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Glendora, CA |
| Gaston CollegePublic | Good Value | $27,008 | N/A | $13,118 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Dallas, NC |
| Robeson Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $11,750 | $22,129 | $5,755 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Lumberton, NC |
| Central Carolina Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $21,186 | $25,851 | $10,838 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Sanford, NC |
| Wharton County Junior CollegePublic | Good Value | $17,839 | $27,644 | $9,285 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Wharton, TX |
| Columbus Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $14,999 | $31,036 | $7,962 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Columbus, GA |
| Fort Scott Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $20,691 | $13,723 | $11,116 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Fort Scott, KS |
| Golden West CollegePublic | Good Value | $17,577 | N/A | $9,600 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Howard CollegePublic | Good Value | $21,303 | $18,734 | $12,233 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Big Spring, TX |
| Lenoir Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $14,172 | N/A | $8,213 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Kinston, NC |
| Houston City CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,268 | $16,802 | $11,417 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Houston, TX |
| Tulsa Technology CenterPublic | Good Value | $19,182 | N/A | $11,389 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Tulsa, OK |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MurfreesboroPublic | Good Value | $22,176 | N/A | $13,196 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Murfreesboro, TN |
| McLennan Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $16,879 | $22,492 | $10,051 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Waco, TX |
| Northeast Alabama Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $9,206 | N/A | $5,512 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Rainsville, AL |
| Leons Beauty School IncPrivate | Good Value | $15,889 | N/A | $9,550 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Greensboro, NC |
| Bevill State Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,013 | N/A | $11,874 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Jasper, AL |
What studying and working in this field may be like
Math in schoolLow
Math on jobLow
WritingModerate
Physical requirementsHigh
Customer interactionHigh
Irregular scheduleLow
Outdoor workLow
Remote potentialLow
These are field-level indicators based on curricula and occupations commonly associated with the field. They are not guarantees about a specific college or job.
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Standalone field pages are published only when at least 10 schools have verified program-level 1-year earnings and at least half of the program records have enough award-length data to estimate total cost, with a minimum of five cost estimates. Program eligibility is cross-checked against current IPEDS completions data so certificate and associate labels are corroborated by the award level the school reports for that field.