Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Gadsden State Community College · Gadsden, AL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$19,471Median earnings 3 years after
$24,629Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
88Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Gadsden State Community College earn a median of $19,471. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $26,307 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,783–$41,270).
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia | $20,912 | — |
| Blue Cliff Career College Mobile | $20,014 | $8,833 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan | $19,828 | — |
| Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology Jackson | $16,328 | $16,500 |
| Brown Beauty Barber School Bessemer | $16,147 | $16,500 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville Huntsville | $15,804 | $9,833 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham Hoover | $15,782 | $9,833 |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus Mobile | $15,381 | $14,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Gadsden State Community College make?
The median salary is $19,471 and $24,629 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.