Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Dorsey College · Madison Heights, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Dorsey College earn a median of $10,878 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 $16,500, about 152% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan University Marquette | $21,628 | $9,833 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School Southgate | $20,460 | $10,556 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes Port Huron | $18,580 | $9,833 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids Kentwood | $18,410 | $9,177 |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute East Lansing | $18,082 | $7,917 |
| Twin City Beauty College Saint Joseph | $18,009 | $9,000 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Farmington Hills Farmington Hills | $17,067 | $9,833 |
| L'esprit Academy Canton | $16,706 | $6,333 |
| Michigan College of Beauty-Troy Troy | $16,695 | $6,333 |
| Hillsdale Beauty College Hillsdale | $16,576 | — |
| Nuvo College of Cosmetology Norton Shores | $16,575 | $4,940 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan Sterling Heights | $16,464 | $7,232 |
| Empire Beauty School-Michigan Grand Rapids | $16,062 | $11,743 |
| Elevate Salon Institute Royal Oak | $14,296 | $6,333 |
| M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant | $14,261 | — |
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$16,914
Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Dorsey College make?
The median salary is $10,878 one year after graduation and $17,208 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.