Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
$27,008Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Gaston College earn a median of $27,008 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).
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $17,193 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $27,008 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.