Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · East Central Community College · Decatur, MS
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$29,399Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at East Central Community College earn a median of $29,399. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $26,307 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,783–$41,270).
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $17,704 | $9,487 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $17,660 | $5,112 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $17,559 | — |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture Laurel | $15,880 | $10,500 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Clinton | $15,875 | $3,748 |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport Gulfport | $15,719 | $9,855 |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi Horn Lake | $15,576 | $11,450 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Pearl | $15,440 | $6,700 |
| Chris Beauty College Gulfport | $14,801 | — |
| Corinth Academy of Cosmetology Corinth | $14,608 | $9,833 |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $13,865 | — |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six Hattiesburg | $13,776 | $8,500 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $13,615 | — |
| Academy of Hair Design-Grenada Grenada | $13,348 | $6,500 |
| Mississippi Barber Academy Jackson | $13,348 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from East Central Community College make?
The median salary is $29,399 and $29,399 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.