Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics · Jefferson City, MO

CIP 12.04

$19,818Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,330Median earnings 4 years after
$23,251Median earnings 5 years after
$9,500Median federal debt
61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics earn a median of $19,818 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 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City
Independence
$27,878$11,400
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
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 Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics make?

The median salary is $19,818 one year after graduation and $23,251 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.