Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Georgia Northwestern Technical College · Rome, GA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,855Median earnings 4 years after
$16,481Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
225Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $12,546. 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 Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Technical College Gainesville | $22,686 | — |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy Sandy Springs | $20,551 | $6,222 |
| South Georgia Technical College Americus | $20,501 | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta | $19,659 | — |
| Keune Academy by 124 Lawrenceville | $19,319 | $9,833 |
| Savannah Technical College Savannah | $19,242 | — |
| Columbus Technical College Columbus | $19,094 | — |
| Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw Kennesaw | $18,639 | $12,500 |
| Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett Lawrenceville | $18,639 | $12,500 |
| MAK Beauty Institute Cumming | $18,519 | $7,305 |
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $18,291 | $13,699 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Esani Roswell | $17,667 | $9,833 |
| Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro | $17,660 | — |
| Atlanta Technical College Atlanta | $17,157 | $7,927 |
| Empire Beauty School-Northlake Atlanta | $17,113 | $13,583 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College make?
The median salary is $12,546 and $16,481 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.