Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork · Lancaster, PA

CIP 12.04

$19,624Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,310Median earnings 4 years after
$26,828Median earnings 5 years after
$3,167Median federal debt
142Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork earn a median of $19,624 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 $3,167, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metro Beauty Academy
Allentown
$21,226$9,583
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington
$20,871$7,638
South Hills Beauty Academy
Pittsburgh
$20,852$3,431
Douglas Education Center
Monessen
$20,532$8,750
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
Altoona
$19,048$8,028
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
Pottsville
$18,639$12,500
Premier Barber Institute
Norristown
$18,424$13,583
Altoona Beauty School Inc
Altoona
$18,188$4,750
Barber School of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
$17,890$13,583
Laurel Technical Institute
Hermitage
$17,251$7,971
Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc
Lansdale
$17,234—
Empire Beauty School-Hanover
Hanover
$17,113$13,583
Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$17,113$13,583
Empire Beauty School-Springfield
Springfield
$16,429$13,000
Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin
West Mifflin
$16,429$13,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork make?

The median salary is $19,624 one year after graduation and $26,828 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $3,167.

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