Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Arkansas Technical School · North Little Rock, AR

CIP 12.04

$17,388Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$18,963Median earnings 4 years after
$20,977Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Arkansas Technical School earn a median of $17,388 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $26,307 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,783–$41,270). Median debt is $16,500, about 95% of first-year earnings.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Academy of Salon and Spa
Fort Smith
$19,443$6,333
The Salon Professional Academy
Sherwood
$18,091$6,333
Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith
$17,460$16,298
Career Academy of Hair Design
Springdale
$16,574$8,303
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport
$15,140—
Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
North Little Rock
$14,898$13,057
New Tyler Barber College Inc
North Little Rock
$14,513$9,459
Arthur's Beauty College
Conway
$14,388$9,500
Arthur's Beauty College
Jacksonville
$14,388$9,500
Arthur's Beauty College
Jonesboro
$14,085$11,857
Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville
$14,040$9,833
Searcy Beauty College
Searcy
$13,984$12,500
Washington Barber College Inc
Little Rock
$12,496$12,972
Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Rogers
$11,572$6,211
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
El Dorado
$11,050$9,833

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Arkansas Technical School make?

The median salary is $17,388 one year after graduation and $20,977 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.