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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. programs in Wisconsin

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating18 of 30

Programs with 5-year earnings19 of 30

Programs with a cost estimate25 of 30

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Rice Lake, WI · Public

Northwood Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,0321 year after completion

$27,3075 years after completion

Est. total cost $17,888 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Madison, WI · Private

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$24,5071 year after completion

$29,8265 years after completion

Est. total cost $25,010 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Milwaukee, WI · Private

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$24,5071 year after completion

$29,8265 years after completion

Est. total cost $25,665 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public

Mid-State Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,4031 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $21,637 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Madison, WI · Public

Madison Area Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$23,1611 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $28,334 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Waupun, WI · Private

Advanced College of Cosmetology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,9811 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $26,955 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Kenosha, WI · Public

Gateway Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$18,4061 year after completion

$23,7225 years after completion

Est. total cost $25,727 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Janesville, WI · Private

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$19,7491 year after completion

$20,9535 years after completion

Est. total cost $31,460 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Wauwatosa, WI · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$21,5411 year after completion

$28,5765 years after completion

Est. total cost $37,213 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Milwaukee, WI · Private

Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$17,6981 year after completion

$22,8165 years after completion

Est. total cost $32,041 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Ashwaubenon, WI · Private

Empire Beauty School-Green Bay

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$17,6981 year after completion

$22,8165 years after completion

Est. total cost $32,338 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Greenfield, WI · Private

VICI Beauty School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,4551 year after completion

$30,0105 years after completion

Est. total cost $41,879 2 to less than 4 year certificate

Madison, WI · Private

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$17,1471 year after completion

$25,3905 years after completion

Est. total cost $38,903 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Beloit, WI · Private

First Class Cosmetology School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$13,5201 year after completion

$21,5065 years after completion

Est. total cost $35,376 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Onalaska, WI · Private

The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$23,8301 year after completion

$29,8965 years after completion

Est. total cost $71,249 2 to less than 4 year certificate

Kenosha, WI · Private

The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$18,7471 year after completion

$32,1555 years after completion

Est. total cost $60,402 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Eau Claire, WI · Private

The Professional Hair Design Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$23,1261 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $77,609 2 to less than 4 year certificate

Appleton, WI · Private

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$22,1631 year after completion

$31,1365 years after completion

Est. total cost $77,550 2 to less than 4 year certificate

Eau Claire, WI · Public

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$25,9961 year after completion

$29,3735 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Pewaukee, WI · Public

Waukesha County Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$24,2251 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Milwaukee, WI · Public

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$23,1981 year after completion

$27,9225 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Green Bay, WI · Private

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$17,1471 year after completion

$25,3905 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Appleton, WI · Private

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$17,1471 year after completion

$25,3905 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Appleton, WI · Public

Fox Valley Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,700 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Milwaukee, WI · Public

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $18,224 2-year degree

Fond du Lac, WI · Public

Moraine Park Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $18,443 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Rhinelander, WI · Public

Nicolet Area Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $16,427 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Wausau, WI · Public

Northcentral Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $20,503 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Fennimore, WI · Public

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$24,5035 years after completion

Est. total cost $25,663 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Pewaukee, WI · Public

Waukesha County Technical College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,202 2-year degree

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