Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City · Rapid City, SD

CIP 12.04

$18,561Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$29,257Median earnings 4 years after
$21,731Median earnings 5 years after
$9,681Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City earn a median of $18,561 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 $9,681, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Salon Professional Academy
Rapid City
$24,068$9,835
Stewart School
Sioux Falls
$22,684$6,211
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
$20,420$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City make?

The median salary is $18,561 one year after graduation and $21,731 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,681.

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