Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC
—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
| College | Earnings (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.