Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Trident Technical College · Charleston, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,849Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Trident Technical College earn a median of $32,849. 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 South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute Elgin | $21,547 | $6,333 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville Greenville | $19,583 | $10,564 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston North Charleston | $19,583 | $10,564 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia West Columbia | $19,583 | $10,564 |
| Academy of Hair Technology Greenville | $19,459 | $4,233 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek Goose Creek | $18,956 | $5,893 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg Spartanburg | $18,956 | $5,893 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia West Columbia | $18,956 | $5,893 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville Greenville | $18,693 | $6,333 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill Rock Hill | $18,693 | $6,333 |
| Charleston Cosmetology Institute Charleston | $18,084 | $6,333 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence Florence | $16,226 | $9,500 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta North Augusta | $16,226 | $9,500 |
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $15,778 | — |
| LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc Camden | $12,478 | $9,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Trident Technical College make?
The median salary is $32,849.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.