Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · American Hair Academy · Mt. Pleasant, IA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at American Hair Academy earn a median of $10,853 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 $13,189, about 122% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines West Des Moines | $27,081 | $11,937 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City Iowa City | $24,178 | $6,333 |
| PCI Academy-Ames Ames | $24,178 | $6,333 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids | $23,586 | $7,842 |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City | $23,313 | $8,000 |
| Capri College-Davenport Davenport | $22,161 | $7,796 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Des Moines | $20,355 | $6,333 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake Spirit Lake | $20,098 | $12,000 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Sioux City | $20,000 | $12,000 |
| Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque | $19,651 | $7,826 |
| La James International College-Davenport Davenport | $18,120 | — |
| La James International College-Johnston Johnston | $17,464 | $6,857 |
| SOHO Hair Academy Council Bluffs | $16,234 | $9,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from American Hair Academy make?
The median salary is $10,853 one year after graduation and $23,161 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,189.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.