Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Cerritos College · Norwalk, CA
$13,133Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,191Median earnings 4 years after
$14,752Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
70Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Cerritos College earn a median of $13,133 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).
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose San Jose | $24,660 | $6,333 |
| San Jose City College San Jose | $23,253 | — |
| MTI College Sacramento | $21,371 | $9,833 |
| Institute of Technology Clovis | $21,184 | $12,861 |
| Shasta School of Cosmetology Redding | $20,144 | — |
| California College of Barbering and Cosmetology Stockton | $20,065 | $8,280 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto Modesto | $20,060 | $6,333 |
| Hoss Lee Academy Roseville | $19,797 | $6,333 |
| San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc San Francisco | $19,002 | $6,333 |
| Moler Barber College Oakland | $18,947 | $12,445 |
| Sacramento City College Sacramento | $18,184 | — |
| American Beauty College West Covina | $18,085 | $5,775 |
| J D Academy of Salon and Spa Danville | $18,059 | $6,211 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay Pleasant Hill | $17,858 | $12,850 |
| Bellus Academy-Poway Poway | $17,745 | $9,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Cerritos College make?
The median salary is $13,133 one year after graduation and $14,752 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.