Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Stewart School · Sioux Falls, SD

CIP 12.04

$22,684Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,447Median earnings 4 years after
$28,344Median earnings 5 years after
$6,211Median federal debt
92Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Stewart School earn a median of $22,684 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 $6,211, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
$20,420$12,000
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Rapid City
$18,561$9,681

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Stewart School make?

The median salary is $22,684 one year after graduation and $28,344 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,211.

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