Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Gwinnett Technical College · Lawrenceville, GA

CIP 12.04

$18,291Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$24,754Median earnings 4 years after
$29,716Median earnings 5 years after
$13,699Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of $18,291 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 $13,699, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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
Georgia Career Institute
Conyers
$17,041$8,434

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Gwinnett Technical College make?

The median salary is $18,291 one year after graduation and $29,716 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,699.

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