Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Idaho State University earn a median of $18,420 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 $8,770, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Idaho schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Boise Boise | $21,620 | $9,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa Nampa | $21,620 | $9,500 |
| Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology Boise | $20,258 | $6,333 |
| Boise Barber College Boise | $19,417 | $9,500 |
| Aveda Institute-Twin Falls Twin Falls | $19,015 | $9,400 |
| Headmasters School of Hair Design Lewiston | $18,690 | $10,556 |
| Aveda Institute-Boise Boise | $17,824 | $8,564 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa Nampa | $17,796 | $10,511 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg Rexburg | $17,385 | $10,555 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg Rexburg | $15,508 | $10,203 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls TWIN FALLS | $11,717 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Idaho State University make?
The median salary is $18,420 one year after graduation and $18,069 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,770.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.