Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Ridgewater College · Willmar, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Ridgewater College earn a median of $21,574 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 $9,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $32,987 | $7,597 |
| Model College of Hair Design Saint Cloud | $25,814 | $8,454 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Rochester | $25,754 | $8,467 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $24,367 | $7,750 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis Minneapolis | $24,230 | $6,333 |
| PCI Academy-Plymouth Plymouth | $24,178 | $6,333 |
| Hastings Beauty School Hastings | $23,396 | — |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomington Bloomington | $18,639 | $12,500 |
| Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park Spring Lake Park | $18,408 | $13,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $17,767 | $8,730 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Ridgewater College make?
The median salary is $21,574 one year after graduation and $28,325 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.