Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Aveda Institute-Maryland · Bel Air, MD

CIP 12.04

$16,394Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$25,301Median earnings 4 years after
$28,770Median earnings 5 years after
$6,333Median federal debt
102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Aveda Institute-Maryland earn a median of $16,394 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 $6,333, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Annapolis
$20,844$9,833
The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Frederick
$20,844$9,833
Cortiva Institute
Linthicum
$20,754$6,967
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
Salisbury
$20,694$13,550
Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
Baltimore
$18,623$9,978
Montgomery Beauty School
Silver Spring
$18,623$9,978
Hair Academy
New Carrollton
$16,819$11,250
Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie
$16,429$13,000
Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills
Owings Mills
$16,429$13,000
Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II
Timonium
$14,771$10,375
Award Beauty School
Hagerstown
$14,771$10,375
Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex
Baltimore
$13,002$8,500
Hair Academy II
Hillcrest Heights
$12,948—
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel
Laurel
$11,038$16,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Aveda Institute-Maryland make?

The median salary is $16,394 one year after graduation and $28,770 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,333.

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