Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Pearl River Community College · Poplarville, MS
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Pearl River Community College earn a median of $7,580 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).
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 Pearl River Community College make?
The median salary is $7,580 one year after graduation and $16,709 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.