Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

CIP 12.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,983Median earnings 4 years after
$24,537Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
127Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Cape Fear Community College earn a median of $19,544. 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 North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Gaston College
Dallas
$27,008—
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
$24,101—
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
$23,286$8,048
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury
$22,578—
Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$21,826$6,333
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
Greenville
$21,443$8,750
Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte
Charlotte
$20,877$15,541
College of Wilmington
Wilmington
$19,962$13,666
Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
Fayetteville
$19,583$10,564
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
$19,024—
Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh
Raleigh
$18,849$11,175
Empire Beauty School-Pineville
Charlotte
$18,408$13,000
Empire Beauty School-Concord
Concord
$18,408$13,000
Beyond Measure Barbering Institute
Mebane
$17,671$14,733
Leons Beauty School Inc
Greensboro
$17,247—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Cape Fear Community College make?

The median salary is $19,544 and $24,537 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.