Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Summit Salon Academy Kansas City · Independence, MO
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City earn a median of $27,878 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 $11,400, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg Area Career Center Warrensburg | $23,749 | — |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs Blue Springs | $23,309 | $7,917 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles St. Charles | $23,204 | $7,917 |
| Grabber School of Hair Design St. Louis | $22,626 | $9,715 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia | $22,267 | $9,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis St. Louis | $22,147 | $9,833 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Springfield Springfield | $21,574 | $9,833 |
| Salem College of Hairstyling Rolla | $20,888 | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield Springfield | $20,368 | $7,917 |
| Skin Institute Saint Louis | $19,963 | $6,895 |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics Jefferson City | $19,818 | $9,500 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals Raymore | $18,729 | $9,833 |
| SPBK Enterprises Inc Webb City | $18,699 | $7,917 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City Kansas City | $18,100 | $16,500 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri Springfield | $15,576 | $11,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Summit Salon Academy Kansas City make?
The median salary is $27,878 one year after graduation and $18,298 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,400.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.