Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Northeastern Junior College · Sterling, CO
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Northeastern Junior College earn a median of $22,488 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 $6,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Denver Denver | $26,636 | $9,833 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Denver Lakewood | $24,952 | $9,833 |
| Pickens Technical College Aurora | $22,997 | — |
| IBMC College Fort Collins | $22,822 | $6,399 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Legacy Colorado Springs | $21,501 | $12,500 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $21,340 | $6,333 |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy Loveland | $20,746 | $6,799 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $20,417 | $9,834 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Denver | $20,014 | — |
| Avalon Institute-Aurora Aurora | $19,903 | $6,185 |
| Stacey James Institute Parker | $19,659 | $6,333 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction Grand Junction | $18,804 | $10,925 |
| Technical College of the Rockies Delta | $17,125 | $5,500 |
| International Salon and Spa Academy Colorado Springs | $16,847 | $6,333 |
| Empire Beauty School-Thornton Thornton | $16,251 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Northeastern Junior College make?
The median salary is $22,488 one year after graduation and $19,687 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.