Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Chattanooga State Community College · Chattanooga, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Chattanooga State Community College earn a median of $18,593 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 $7,198, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville Nashville | $25,878 | $9,833 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $22,176 | — |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute Hendersonville | $21,451 | $9,833 |
| Austin's Beauty College Inc Clarksville | $20,977 | $7,917 |
| Brillare Beauty Institute Cleveland | $20,885 | $7,917 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $20,870 | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville Hendersonville | $20,606 | $9,739 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $20,606 | $9,739 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga | $20,488 | $2,223 |
| Gould's Academy Bartlett | $20,194 | $7,677 |
| Gould's Academy Memphis | $20,194 | $7,677 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Harriman | $19,479 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | $18,956 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis | $18,312 | — |
| Genesis Career College-Lebanon Lebanon | $18,043 | $9,500 |
Highest-paying Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs nationwide →
Other programs at Chattanooga State Community College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$64,950 - Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$54,588 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$53,180 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate's degree
$52,531 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$50,848 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$48,579 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$45,112 - Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate
$41,936 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$41,400 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$40,227 - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate
$40,038 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$39,664 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$36,486 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$36,350 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$36,204 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherAssociate's degree
$36,180 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$35,028 - Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$32,603 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$31,590 - Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree
$30,368
Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Chattanooga State Community College make?
The median salary is $18,593 one year after graduation and $20,120 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,198.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.