Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · College of Hair Design-Downtown · Lincoln, NE

CIP 12.04

$19,274Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,176Median earnings 4 years after
$24,380Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at College of Hair Design-Downtown earn a median of $19,274 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 $12,000, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Capitol Beauty School
Omaha
$25,942$6,901
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics
Lincoln
$24,101$12,000
Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy
Omaha
$23,179$9,500
Joseph's College Cosmetology
Lincoln
$22,479$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from College of Hair Design-Downtown make?

The median salary is $19,274 one year after graduation and $24,380 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.